Literary Devices

Literary Devices

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English

9th Grade

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What is Repetition in literature?

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Repetition is a literary device where words or phrases are repeated in a literary work to emphasize a point or theme.

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary technique in which what appears to be the case differs radically from what is actually the case.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Allusion?

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Allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, often used to create a connection or context.

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, appealing to the senses.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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