Figurative Language

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What is allusion?

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A reference to a famous person, place, or event.

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Define imagery.

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Imagery is the author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses in order to help the reader imagine what is being described.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same letter at the beginning of a word.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things, often introduced by 'like' or 'as.'

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What is 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 personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a pun?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.