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What figure of speech is used in the sentence, 'Oh, I love spending big bucks'?
What figure of speech is used in the sentence, 'Oh, I love spending big bucks'?
Which figure of speech is exemplified by the phrase, 'A million dollars is no small chunk of change'?
Which figure of speech is exemplified by the phrase, 'A million dollars is no small chunk of change'?
In the sentence 'All the world's a stage,' what figure of speech is being used?
In the sentence 'All the world's a stage,' what figure of speech is being used?
Which figure of speech is represented by the sentence, 'That stuffed suit with the briefcase is a poor excuse for a salesman'?
Which figure of speech is represented by the sentence, 'That stuffed suit with the briefcase is a poor excuse for a salesman'?
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What type of figure of speech is illustrated in the sentence, 'The clap of thunder went bang and scared my poor dog'?
What type of figure of speech is illustrated in the sentence, 'The clap of thunder went bang and scared my poor dog'?
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'He popped the jumbo shrimp in his mouth.' is an example of which figure of speech?
'He popped the jumbo shrimp in his mouth.' is an example of which figure of speech?
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What is literature?
What is literature?
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What are the two main types of literature?
What are the two main types of literature?
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Which of the following is an example of non-fiction literature?
Which of the following is an example of non-fiction literature?
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What is the central idea or purpose of a literary work called?
What is the central idea or purpose of a literary work called?
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What is the act of creating and developing a character called?
What is the act of creating and developing a character called?
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What is the struggle between opposing forces in a literary work called?
What is the struggle between opposing forces in a literary work called?
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What is a simile?
What is a simile?
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Which of these is an example of a synecdoche?
Which of these is an example of a synecdoche?
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What is an epic in narrative poetry?
What is an epic in narrative poetry?
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Which type of poetry allows the writer to reveal characters directly through dialogue or monologue?
Which type of poetry allows the writer to reveal characters directly through dialogue or monologue?
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What is a ballad in narrative poetry?
What is a ballad in narrative poetry?
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Which famous English playwright is considered the most famous dramatic poet?
Which famous English playwright is considered the most famous dramatic poet?
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Study Notes
Figures of Speech
- 'Oh, I love spending big bucks' is an example of hyperbole, an exaggeration used for emphasis.
- 'A million dollars is no small chunk of change' exemplifies metaphor, a comparison between two unlike things without 'like' or 'as'.
- 'All the world's a stage' is an example of metaphor, where the world is compared to a stage.
- 'That stuffed suit with the briefcase is a poor excuse for a salesman' represents a metaphor, where a person is compared to a stuffed suit.
- 'The clap of thunder went bang and scared my poor dog' illustrates onomatopoeia, a word that imitates a sound.
- 'He popped the jumbo shrimp in his mouth' is an example of oxymoron, a combination of two contrasting words.
Literature
- Literature is written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value.
- The two main types of literature are fiction and non-fiction.
- A biography is an example of non-fiction literature.
Key Concepts in Literature
- The central idea or purpose of a literary work is called the theme.
- The act of creating and developing a character is called characterization.
- The struggle between opposing forces in a literary work is called conflict.
Poetry
- A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
- 'He is a shining light' is an example of a synecdoche, where a part of something represents the whole.
- An epic is a long, narrative poem that tells a heroic story.
- Dramatic poetry allows the writer to reveal characters directly through dialogue or monologue.
- A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story in verse, often with a folkloric or legendary theme.
- William Shakespeare is considered the most famous dramatic poet.
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Test your knowledge of literature with this quiz covering types of literature including oral and written, as well as the differences between fiction and non-fiction works.
