Question 1

What is the definition of a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

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A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human objects

Question 2

What is the definition of alliteration?

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

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A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human objects

Question 3

What is the definition of personification?

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human objects

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A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

Question 4

What is the definition of onomatopoeia?

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A figure of speech that imitates the sound it represents

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human objects

Question 5

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to hint or suggest events that will occur later in the story

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human objects

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

Question 6

What is the definition of imagery?

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Vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human objects

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

Question 7

What is the definition of metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'

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A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

Question 8

What is the definition of hyperbole?

Accepted Answer

A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human objects

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

Question 9

What is the definition of symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts

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A figure of speech that repeats the same sounds at the beginning of words

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human objects

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

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