Check In Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'The classroom is a zoo.'

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality. Example: A fire station burns down.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Example: 'The timid turtle tootled to the train tracks.'

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What is symbolism?

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When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story. Example: A dove symbolizes peace.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'She was as tall as a giraffe.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'Buzz' for a bee.

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What is a pun?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similarity in sound for humorous effect. Example: 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.'

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story. Example: The theme of friendship in 'Harry Potter'.