Text Analysis Response Review

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It often highlights a contrast between expectations and reality.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often used for sarcasm.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.

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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.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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.