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What is figurative language?
Only speaking in literal terms
when words or phrases are used in a non-literal way to convey depth
Describing an object or idea with sensory details to create vivid imagery
a story or poem that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning
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What is an anaphora?
When sentences start with the same word/phrase
When multiple sentences have the same grammar, but different nouns
When sentences are parallel in structure
When sentences end with the same word/phrase
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What is an apostrophe (in terms of literary devices)?
Omitting certain details from a poem
When an author directly addresses someone who is not there
Opposite of a comma
Only speaking in literal terms, not figurative
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What is assonance?
Using biblical imagery to convey a point
When words have more vowels than consonants
Using political imagery to convey a point
When vowel sounds are repeated in words, phrases, or sentences
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What is consonance?
When two or more words sound eerily similar to each other
When two or more words sound completely different from each other
When two or more words include the same vowel sound
When two or more words include the same consonant sound
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What is diction (word choice)?
The same starting sound for a collection of words
Words with crisp consonants repeated throughout
Carefully selected words to create a certain atmosphere/tone
Synonyms being used alongside antonyms
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Imagery?
Using the words/letters to make a picture on the page
A technique where words or phrases are repeated for emphasis or rhythm
Words to make the reader recall mental pictures that engage 5 senses
Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
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What is alliteration?
When two or more words include the same vowels @ beginning of word
When two or more words include the same vowels @ end of word
When two or more words include the same consonants @ end of word
When two or more words include the same consonants @ beginning of word
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What is repetition?
Using capital letters for emphasis
Two sentences starting with the same first word
A chorus being sung three times
When words or phrases are repeated exactly for emphasis
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What is Personification?
Describing an object or idea with sensory details to create vivid imagery.
Using exaggerated statements to create a dramatic effect
Giving human characteristics to non-human objects
Reinstating personhood to a person who doesn't get recognition
