Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust

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What is a metaphor?

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

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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.' For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz,' 'bang,' or 'sizzle.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is an allegory?

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A story in which characters and events represent larger ideas and concepts, often moral or political.

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What does personification mean?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create more interesting and vivid descriptions, helping readers to visualize and understand concepts better.

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What does it mean to symbolize something?

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To use a symbol to represent something else, often conveying deeper meanings.

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What is the effect of using figurative language in a story?

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It enhances the emotional impact and helps convey complex ideas in a relatable way.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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