8th Grade Post Test 2

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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'. 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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Examples include 'buzz', 'hiss', and 'clang'.

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What does 'abbreviated' mean?

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Abbreviated means to shorten or reduce in length or duration. In context, it can mean interrupted.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work. It often reflects on human experiences or societal issues.

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What is a lyric poem?

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A lyric poem is a type of emotional song-like poetry that expresses personal feelings or thoughts, often in a musical style.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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The purpose of a poem can vary, but it often aims to evoke emotions, convey ideas, or tell a story in a condensed and artistic form.

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What is an elegy?

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An elegy is a mournful poem, typically written in remembrance of someone who has died.