Literary Devices: Metaphor and Allusion
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What is the primary function of a metaphor?

  • To tell a story or anecdote
  • To make a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'
  • To create a vivid comparison between two unlike things (correct)
  • To state a literal fact about an object or situation

    • What is the main purpose of an allusion?

  • To create a vivid and imaginative representation
  • To reference a person, place, event, or work of art outside the text (correct)
  • To summarize the main idea of the text
  • To explain a complex idea in simple terms

    • What literary device is used in the phrase 'The sun smiled down on us'?

  • Allusion
  • Personification (correct)
  • Idiom
  • Metaphor

    • What is the purpose of an idiom?

    <p>To add flavor and interest to language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of meaning is inferred from indirect or implicit information?

    <p>Implicit meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of personification in the phrase 'The wind howled in anger'?

    <p>Giving the wind human-like emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the figurative meaning of the idiom 'It's raining cats and dogs'?

    <p>It's raining heavily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an allusion in the phrase 'He was a modern-day Hercules'?

    <p>A reference to a mythological hero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the reader need to do to make an inference?

    <p>Make connections between the text and their own knowledge or experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a metaphor in the phrase 'Life is a journey'?

    <p>To create a vivid comparison between two unlike things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of meaning is stated directly in the text?

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    Study Notes

    Figurative Language

    Metaphor

    • A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
    • States that one thing is another thing to create a vivid and evocative representation
    • Examples:
      • "He is a lion on the battlefield" (comparing a person to an animal)
      • "Life is a journey" (comparing life to a path or travel)

    Allusion

    • A reference to a person, place, event, or work of art that is outside the text itself
    • Assumes the reader is familiar with the reference
    • Used to create a richer meaning or context
    • Examples:
      • "Their love was a Romeo and Juliet story" (referencing the famous Shakespearean play)
      • "He was a modern-day Hercules" (referencing the mythological hero)

    Personification

    • Attributing human-like qualities or characteristics to non-human entities, such as objects or animals
    • Creates a vivid and imaginative representation
    • Examples:
      • "The sun smiled down on us" (giving the sun human-like qualities)
      • "The wind howled in anger" (giving the wind human-like emotions)

    Idioms

    • A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words
    • Often used to add flavor and interest to language
    • Examples:
      • "It's raining cats and dogs" (meaning it's raining heavily)
      • "Break a leg" (meaning good luck)

    Inference

    • A conclusion or deduction drawn from indirect or implicit information
    • Requires the reader to make connections between the text and their own knowledge or experience
    • Examples:
      • A character's body language and tone of voice suggest they are upset, even if it's not explicitly stated
      • A description of a setting implies a certain mood or atmosphere

    Figurative Language

    Metaphor

    • A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
    • States one thing is another to create a vivid representation
    • Creates a powerful and evocative image in the reader's mind
    • Example: "He is a lion on the battlefield"

    Allusion

    • A reference to a person, place, event, or work outside the text itself
    • Assumes reader familiarity with the reference
    • Adds richer meaning or context to the text
    • Examples: "Their love was a Romeo and Juliet story", "He was a modern-day Hercules"

    Personification

    • Attributing human-like qualities or characteristics to non-human entities
    • Creates a vivid and imaginative representation
    • Examples: "The sun smiled down on us", "The wind howled in anger"

    Idioms

    • A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning different from literal meaning
    • Often used to add flavor and interest to language
    • Examples: "It's raining cats and dogs", "Break a leg"

    Inference

    • A conclusion drawn from indirect or implicit information
    • Requires reader to make connections between text and their own knowledge or experience
    • Examples: inferring a character's emotions from body language and tone of voice, setting descriptions implying mood or atmosphere

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