Literary Devices

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.'

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What is Allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art. Example: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story. Example: 'The dark clouds gathered, hinting at the storm to come.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'The bees buzzed in the garden.'

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. Example: A fire station burns down.

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What is Theme?

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The theme is the central idea or message in a literary work. Example: The theme of friendship in 'Harry Potter'.