Poetry&Prose

What is a simile?

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.

• Giving human attributes to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

What is a metaphor?

• A direct comparison of two unrelated things, stating one is the other.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.

• Words that imitate the sounds they describe.

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

What is personification?

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human attributes to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

What is hyperbole?

• A direct comparison of two unrelated things, stating one is the other.

• Words that imitate the sounds they describe.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

What is onomatopoeia?

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human attributes to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.

• Words that imitate the sounds they describe.

What is alliteration?

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

• Expressions whose meanings cannot be understood from their literal words.

• Giving human attributes to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

What are idioms?

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human attributes to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

• Expressions whose meanings cannot be understood from their literal words.

What is symbolism?

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human attributes to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

• Using objects, actions, or characters to represent deeper meanings or concepts.

• Exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.

What is poetry?

• Exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect.

• A form of literary art that uses language to evoke emotions, create vivid imagery, and express ideas in a condensed and imaginative manner.

• A direct comparison of two unrelated things, stating one is the other.

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

What is symbolism used for in literature?

• All of the above

• Universal and Cultural Significance

• Enhancing Themes

• Representing Abstract Concepts