Figurative Language and Literary Elements

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the main idea or underlying message of a story. It tells what the story is mostly about.

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How does figurative language enhance a story?

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Figurative language, like metaphors and similes, helps create vivid images and emotions, making the story more engaging and impactful.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the main conflict and how it is resolved.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the main problem or struggle that the characters face in the story.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, themes, and literary elements.