Figurative Language Released SOL Practice

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What does the idiom 'way in over her head' mean?

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It means to be overwhelmed or in a situation that is too difficult to handle.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message that the author conveys through the story.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by the author's words, influencing how the reader feels.