Literary Device Flashcardizz

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The trees danced in the wind."

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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"The explosion made a loud boom!"

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What is symbolism?

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A literary device where symbols are used to represent ideas or qualities.

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Give an example of symbolism.

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A four-leaf clover representing luck.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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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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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"My students are angels."