Grade 6 Literary Vocab

What is the definition of 'metaphor' in literature?

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another for rhetorical effect, without the use of 'like' or 'as'. It implies a comparison between the two things.

• A metaphor is a form of punctuation

• A metaphor is a literal comparison between two things

• A metaphor is a type of poem

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Define 'simile' and provide an example.

• A simile is a type of fruit.

• A simile is a form of dance.

• A simile is a type of car.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. An example of a simile is 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Explain the term 'personification' with an example.

• Personification refers to the process of creating a new language.

• Personification is attributing human characteristics to something that is not human.

• Personification is a form of mathematical equation.

• Personification is a type of weather phenomenon.

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What does 'hyperbole' mean in literary terms?

• Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme

• A technique to create suspense in storytelling

• A form of irony used in literature

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Define 'alliteration' and give an example.

• Alliteration is the use of synonyms in a sentence.

• Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the end of words.

• Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

• Alliteration is the repetition of different sounds within a sentence.

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What is the significance of 'foreshadowing' in a story?

• Foreshadowing reveals the entire plot at the beginning of the story

• Foreshadowing has no impact on the overall story

• Foreshadowing confuses readers by providing misleading information

• Foreshadowing helps build tension, create anticipation, and adds depth to the story by providing clues about what might happen next.

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Explain the term 'onomatopoeia' with an example.

• Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. For example, 'buzz' is an onomatopoeic word for the sound a bee makes.

• Onomatopoeia refers to the study of ancient languages

• Onomatopoeia is a synonym for metaphor

• Onomatopoeia is a type of fruit

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What is the purpose of 'irony' in literature?

• Irony in literature is used to convey straightforward messages without any hidden meanings.

• Irony in literature is solely meant to entertain readers and has no deeper significance.

• Irony in literature serves to create contrast and highlight absurdity or hypocrisy.

• The purpose of irony in literature is to confuse readers and make the story less engaging.

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Define 'imagery' and its role in writing.

• Imagery makes writing less engaging

• Imagery has no impact on writing

• Imagery plays a crucial role in writing by making the text more engaging, descriptive, and memorable.

• Imagery is only used in poetry

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What is the definition of 'symbolism' in literature?

• The use of metaphors to enhance storytelling

• The use of literal meanings to convey ideas

• The use of punctuation marks to create emphasis

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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