MP2 Exam A

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I've told you a million times.'

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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'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. 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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is MLA format?

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MLA format is a style guide for writing and formatting research papers, commonly used in the humanities. It includes guidelines for citations, font size, margins, and more.

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What font size is used for MLA format?

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The standard font size for MLA format is 12.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley.'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper, guiding the direction of the writing.

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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 using 'like' or 'as', while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.