Literary Devices

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What is a simile?
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.
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Provide an example of a metaphor.
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'The classroom was a zoo,' is an example of a metaphor.
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Define personification.
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Personification is giving human traits to non-human objects or abstract ideas.
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What is an alliteration?
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Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words.
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Provide an example of hyperbole.
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'I have a ton of homework' is an example of hyperbole.
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What is an onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.
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Give an example of onomatopoeia.
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'Buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
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What is irony?
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Irony is when the opposite of what you expect to happen occurs.
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Provide an example of dramatic irony.
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In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the character does not.
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What is foreshadowing?
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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give hints about events that will happen later in the story.
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What is symbolism?
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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
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Give an example of symbolism.
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A dove often symbolizes peace.
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What is an oxymoron?
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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect.
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Provide an example of an oxymoron.
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'Jumbo shrimp' is an example of an oxymoron.
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What is a pun?
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A pun is a form of word play that suggests two or more meanings.
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