FD Chapter 7

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, often used to create vivid imagery.

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Identify an example of a metaphor from literature.

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"The world is a stage, and we are merely players." This suggests life is like a performance.

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What is the purpose of using literary devices in writing?

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To enhance the meaning, create imagery, and engage the reader's emotions.

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Define personification.

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Explain the significance of making friends in Frederick Douglass's narrative.

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It highlights his resourcefulness and determination to learn despite the challenges he faced.

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What does the term 'determined' mean in the context of Douglass's actions?

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Showing firmness of purpose; resolute in achieving his goals.

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How does Douglass's approach to learning reflect his character?

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It demonstrates his proactive nature and willingness to seek knowledge from any available source.

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What is the effect of using similes in writing?

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Similes create comparisons using 'like' or 'as' to make descriptions more relatable and vivid.

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What does the phrase 'valuable bread of knowledge' imply?

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It suggests that knowledge is as essential and nourishing as food, emphasizing its importance.