CKLA Unit 3: Poetry

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, suggesting that one thing is another.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'Life is a rollercoaster.' This suggests that life has ups and downs, just like a rollercoaster.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her eyes were as blue as the ocean!' This compares her eyes to the ocean using 'as'.

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What is a question?

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A question is a sentence that asks someone something, often starting with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how.

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What is an exclamation?

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An exclamation is a sentence that expresses strong emotion or excitement, often ending with an exclamation mark.

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What is a command?

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A command is a sentence that tells someone to do something.

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What is a declaration?

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A declaration is a sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.' The 's' sound is repeated.