Figurative Language Review

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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Example of a pun: 'Kings worry about receding heir line.'

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This sentence plays on the word 'heir' (a person who inherits) and 'hair' (which can recede), creating a humorous effect.

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What is dramatic irony?

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

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Example of dramatic irony: A man meets his long-lost son but doesn't know it, although the reader does.

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The audience is aware of the relationship, but the character is not, creating dramatic tension.

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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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Example of alliteration: 'The gentle giant jumped in jubilation.'

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The repetition of the 'j' sound creates a rhythmic effect.

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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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Example of a metaphor: 'Your room is a pigsty!'

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This compares a messy room to a pigsty, suggesting it is very dirty.

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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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Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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This compares a smile to sunshine, suggesting warmth and brightness.