First Semester Final Exam

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another.

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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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Identify an example of a simile: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile because it compares bravery to a lion using 'as'.

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Identify an example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is personification because it gives the wind human-like qualities.

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What is the antonym of 'hot'?

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The antonym of 'hot' is 'cold'.

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What does 'to compare' mean?

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To compare means to examine the similarities and/or differences between two or more things.

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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 ideas in creative ways.