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Literary devices enhance writing and are used for different purposes

An example of hyperbole is

Literary Devices

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1
An example of hyperbole is
A dove symbolises peace, love and hope
She sells sea shells by the sea shore
The sweet, fruity taste of a hot cross bun
My feet are killing me
2
Literary devices enhance writing and are used for different purposes
True
False
3
Imagery is used to
Describe something and appeal to the senses
Repeat vowels
Repeat a sound
Represent symbols
4
Personification gives human traits to non human things. Which is the best example ....
Learning is fun, learning is engaging, learning is knowledge
It was so cold my hands were ice
The wind whispered through the trees
My heart beat rhythmically
5
A metaphor compares two unlike things
True
False
6
What is symbolism used for
Appeal to senses
Exaggeration
Description
To represent and idea or quality
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"As brave as a lion" is an example of a simile
False
True
8
Hyperbole is not extreme exaggeration
True
False
9
Butterflies represent transformation (symbolism)
True
False
10
Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds...examples below
Peter loved the competitive nature of the sport
Peter was so hungry he could eat a horse
Peter felt as brave as a lion
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
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Which one is an example of a metaphor?
As brave as a lion
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
The morning air was crisp, cold and comforting
The world's a stage
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A simile is used to
Repeat a sound
Exaggerate a situation
Compare one thing to another using 'like' or 'as'
Describe something