Weekly Review Flashcard

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false, such as 'Some birds can fly.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I could eat a horse.'

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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'She cried a river of tears.'

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What does 'confident' mean?

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Having a strong belief in oneself; self-assured.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, such as 'The ocean waves danced under the moonlight.'

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is connotation?

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The emotional or cultural association with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is the positive connotation of 'confident'?

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Self-assured.

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What is the negative connotation of 'confident'?

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Arrogant.