Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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An implied comparison between two unlike things that have something important in common.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggeration for dramatic effect.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The author’s message about the nature of the human condition.

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What is personification?

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Giving inanimate objects human characteristics.

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What is allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is juxtaposition?

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Placing two elements close together to highlight their differences.