Literary Elements Test

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause is a group of words that function as an adverb in a sentence, providing information about when, where, why, or how something happens. For example, 'since he won the race'.

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What does Jacob Marley warn Scrooge about?

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Jacob Marley warns Scrooge that he will have the same fate as him and will be haunted by three ghosts.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way than literal language.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is the role of a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.