Literary Devices

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that states one thing is another, used to make a comparison.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is personification?

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A literary device that gives human-like characteristics to animals or inanimate objects.

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is rhyme?

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words, often used in poetry.

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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.