Unit 1 Recap

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What is a symbol in literature?

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A concrete object or phrase used to represent a different abstract idea, often open to interpretation.

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What is an appositive phrase?

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A noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, providing additional information.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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A literary device where a symbol represents a larger idea or concept, often conveying deeper meanings.

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What is end rhyme?

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A rhyme that occurs in the last syllables of verses.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is enjambment?

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A poetic device where a sentence or phrase runs over from one line to the next without a pause.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is metonymy?

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A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in poetry?

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Punctuation can control the pace and rhythm of a poem, influencing how it is read.

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What is the effect of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme can create musicality, enhance memorability, and speed up the reading pace.