Literary Terms Review

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What is hyperbole?

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A big exaggeration in order to make a point.

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What is imagery?

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The use of language that appeals to the senses: visual, auditory, smell, touch, and taste.

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What is alliteration?

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A group of words that contain the same sound at the beginning of each word.

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What is sarcasm?

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Language that is used to mean the opposite of what is said; points out the faults and weaknesses of another person or humanity.

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What is a paradox?

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A statement or situation that seems contradictory but is actually true.

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What is irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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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 onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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What is an allegory?

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A narrative that uses characters and events to symbolize deeper moral or political meanings.

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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'.