2025 English 8 Final Exam

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What is personification?

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A literary device where non-human objects or animals are given human characteristics or actions.

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What does figurative language mean?

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Language that means more than what the words say, often used to create imagery or express ideas in a creative way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What is the purpose of a literary device?

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To enhance writing by adding depth, meaning, and creativity.

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What does it mean when we say 'the girl's smile was the sun on dark days'?

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It means the girl's smile brought happiness to others during difficult times.

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What is the correct structure of a sentence?

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A sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons or exaggerations to convey meaning.