Imagery, Personification and Alliteration

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes, hear sounds, or feel emotions.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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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.

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Give an example of imagery.

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The golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with shades of pink and orange.

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How does imagery enhance a story?

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Imagery helps readers to see, touch, taste, smell, and feel what the characters experience, making the story more vivid.

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What does it mean to personify something?

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To personify something means to attribute human characteristics to it, making it relatable to readers.

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Provide an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees, carrying secrets of the forest.

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Identify an example of alliteration: 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore.'

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This sentence contains alliteration with the repeated 's' sound.

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Why is alliteration used in poetry and prose?

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Alliteration is used to create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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What effect does personification have on writing?

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Personification creates a connection between the reader and the subject, making it more engaging and relatable.