Literary Devices

Metaphor = Implied comparison between two unlike things Simile = Explicit comparison using 'like' or 'as' Personification = Attributing human characteristics to non-human things Hyperbole = Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

French Revolution = 1789-1799 American Civil War = 1861-1865 World War I = 1914-1918 Fall of the Berlin Wall = 1989

Cognitive dissonance = State of tension resulting from conflicting thoughts or beliefs Conditioned response = Learned response to a previously neutral stimulus Confirmation bias = Tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs Social loafing = Tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively than when working individually

The harshest truth a student has ever taught a teacher can vary greatly depending on individual experiences. It could be a realization about one's teaching methods, biases, or the impact of certain actions on students.

Teachers can learn from the harshest truths taught by students by reflecting on the feedback, being open to constructive criticism, and making necessary adjustments to their teaching approach.

Strategies for creating a supportive and open environment may include building trust, actively listening to students, fostering open communication, and demonstrating a willingness to consider and act on student feedback.