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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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What does the word 'puny' mean?

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The word 'puny' means undersized or small.

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What is an allegory?

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An allegory is a story in which characters, settings, and actions stand for something beyond their literal meaning.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation is the emotion that a word generates, or the extra implied meaning beyond its literal definition.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What does it mean when a story represents historical events?

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It means that the characters or events in the story symbolize real-life historical figures or occurrences.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing complex ideas in relatable ways.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.