Unit 1 Flashcard

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims that are not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Where should the dash go in this sentence: 'The project is due Wednesday no, Friday.'?

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The correct sentence is: 'The project is due Wednesday- no, Friday.'

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What is external conflict?

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External conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature, society, or another character.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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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'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.