Twas the Night Before Christmas Poem Flashcard

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a literary device that involves extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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What is the mood of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?

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The mood of the poem is joyful.

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What action does the speaker take at the window?

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The speaker opens the shutters.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by saying one thing IS another.

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What does St. Nicholas say as he drives out of sight?

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St. Nicholas exclaims, 'Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!'

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device that gives human traits and characteristics to non-human objects or animals.

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What is the significance of the character St. Nicholas in the poem?

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St. Nicholas represents the spirit of Christmas and the joy of giving.

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What is the setting of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?

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The setting is a cozy home on Christmas Eve.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

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The poem follows a consistent AABB rhyme scheme.