Literary Device & Shakespeare

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates a natural sound, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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Define Hyperbole.

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What era did Shakespeare write in?

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The Elizabethan Era, a period in English history during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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Why was acting considered a lowly trade in Shakespeare's time?

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Acting was seen as a lowly trade because it was not considered respectable work, and it was performed by an all-male cast.

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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', e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Define Limerick.

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A humorous poem consisting of five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is Imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What is a Sonnet?

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A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often written in iambic pentameter.