Literary Devices

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two seemingly unlike things using the word 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two seemingly unlike things WITHOUT using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits or behaviors to animals or objects.

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What is anthropomorphism?

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A specific type of personification where animals or objects are given human characteristics.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of initial (beginning) consonant sounds in a string of words.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.