Literary Devices and Terms

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Definition of a "simile"

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A comparison using "like" or "as"

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Meaning of "benevolent"

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Kind and generous

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Theme of a story

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The central idea or message of the story

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Example of a metaphor

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The classroom was a zoo.

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Definition of "allusion"

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A reference to another piece of literature, person, or event

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Simile comparison words

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"Like" or "as"

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Benevolent opposite

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Harmful and dangerous

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Analyze involves

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Detailed examination

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Metaphor example with animals

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He ran as fast as a cheetah.

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Simile vs. Metaphor

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Simile uses "like" or "as"; metaphor does not