Why do writers use metaphors?

To create an image by comparing two things

Listing is used to...

Emphasise the number of tasks/objects to the reader

Words which convey meaning opposite to the literal meaning

Repeating a letter at the beginning of words in a sentence

Placing two things side by side to demonstrate contrast, A technique used to create a vivid image

The combination of techniques to create an image for readers

Gives human qualities to something that is not human

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Why do writers use metaphors?
To express a clear opinion or point of view
Because they can
To indicate the size or proportion of something
To create an image by comparing two things
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Listing is used to...
Save on the number of words being written
Annoy the reader through repetition
Remind us of things we need to do
Emphasise the number of tasks/objects to the reader
3
Irony is...
Words which convey meaning opposite to the literal meaning
Words that convey a metallic image
A structure which has multiple context-specific meanings
A turn of phrase designed to simplify meaning
4
The difference between a Metaphor and a Simile is...
Nothing. They are two different names for the same thing.
The use of "like" or "as"
Basically nothing, they do the same job
The Name
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Hyperbole is...
Placing two objects next to each other to show difference
A space-aged intergalactic sporting event
Exaggeration for effect
A humorous play on words
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What is a pun?
A numerical term of reference
A comparison between two things
A word used for specific impact
A humorous play on words
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Alliteration is...
Repeating a letter at the beginning of words in a sentence
Repeating a consonant sound in a sentence
Repeating a vowel sound in a sentence
Annoying
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Juxtaposition is...
Placing two things side by side to demonstrate contrast
A technique used to create a vivid image
A funny word
A way of organising ideas in a paragraph
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Imagery is...
A literary technique used by authors
Including pictures in a piece of writing
Writing a text so the words create pictures on the page
The combination of techniques to create an image for readers
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Personification...
Gives human qualities to something that is not human
Is a way of making characters or objects more relateable
is used to create believable characters
Is what Dr. Frankenstein did

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