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What is the correct definition of a simile?

  • Combining contradicting words that may actually be true.
  • The practice of attaching human traits to inanimate objects.
  • A direct comparison between two unlike things using like or as. (correct)
  • A pairing of two opposing words to create a contrast.

    • Which figure of speech involves pairing two opposing words together?

  • Metaphor
  • Simile
  • Oxymoron (correct)
  • Paradox

    • What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

  • Metaphor involves direct comparisons, while a simile involves indirect ones.
  • Metaphor uses like or as, while a simile does not.
  • Simile involves inanimate objects, while a metaphor involves animals.
  • Simile uses like or as, while a metaphor does not. (correct)

    • Which figure of speech involves attaching human traits to inanimate objects?

    <p>Personification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which figure of speech combines contradicting words that may actually be true?

    <p>Paradox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of irony?

    <p>An action that is the opposite of what is expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary device is being described as a technique used to add texture, energy, and excitement to the narrative?

    <p>Imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sense is NOT typically associated with the use of imagery in literature?

    <p>Hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sense is emphasized in the example 'The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet but salty caramel blended together on her tongue'?

    <p>Taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of imagery used in the text?

    <p>The karaoke was so loud that her ears rang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following senses is NOT represented by the Mnemonic TTHSS?

    <p>Sight (Visual)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Mnemonic TTHSS, which sense does 'Gustatory' relate to?

    <p>Taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the idiom 'hold your horses' mean?

    <p>To be patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'Don’t count your chickens before the eggs have hatched,' what does this mean?

    <p>Don't plan too far ahead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'it takes two to tango' imply?

    <p>Both parties are equally responsible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'Marites had her ear to the ground every time she is with her friends in the neighborhood,' what does this indicate?

    <p>She listened/watched out for new information or trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sense is predominantly used in the sentence 'The old man took the handful of dust and sifted it through his fingers'?

    <p>Sight (Visual)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metaphorical statement is provided in the text?

    <p>'Time is a thief.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which figure of speech is used in the line 'Oh, moon! Could you play with us tonight?'

    <p>Apostrophe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound device is exemplified in the line 'Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers'?

    <p>Alliteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'He is too smart not to be able to solve simple equations,' what literary device is being used?

    <p>Irony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of repetition is evident in 'Dan declares that he deserves to debate'?

    <p>Anaphora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of literary device is 'A tree whose hungry mouth is prest.'?

    <p>Personification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the phrase 'Crooks conspire with the kind king,' what sound device is used?

    <p>Alliteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is exemplified in the line 'Grief creeps in just like a thief and steals all joy away'?

    <p>Assonance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the line 'Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night;', what literary device is used?

    <p>Consonance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poem contains a line that exemplifies cacophony?

    <p>Jabberwocky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between assonance and consonance?

    <p>Assonance only occurs at the beginning of words, while consonance can occur in any position within a word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lines demonstrates consonance?

    <p>'Traffic figures, on July Fourth, to be tough.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cacophony according to the given excerpts?

    <p>The repetition of harsh or unpleasant words that sound discordant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literary Devices

    • Literary devices are techniques used to add texture, energy, and excitement to the narrative, grip the readers' imagination, and convey information.
    • Types of literary devices include:
      • Imagery
      • Figures of Speech
      • Idiomatic Expression

    Imagery

    • Imagery is a literary device that uses vivid description to appeal to a reader's senses and create an image or idea in their head.
    • It involves using sensory language to describe:
      • Touch (Tactile)
      • Taste (Gustatory)
      • Hearing (Auditory)
      • Sight (Visual)
      • Smell (Olfactory)

    Figures of Speech

    • Figures of speech are words or expressions used to convey meaning beyond literal interpretation.
    • Examples of figures of speech include:
      • Metaphor (direct comparison)
      • Simile (indirect comparison)
      • Personification (attaching human traits to inanimate objects)
      • Apostrophe (addressing a person or entity not present)
      • Irony (situation or action opposite of what is expected)

    Idiomatic Expression

    • Idiomatic expressions are phrases or sentences that use figurative language to convey meaning.
    • Examples of idiomatic expressions include:
      • "Hold your horses" (be patient)
      • "It takes two to tango" (situation involves two people and they are both responsible)
      • "Don't count your chickens before the eggs have hatched" (don't make plans for something that might not happen)

    Sound Devices

    • Sound devices are literary tools used to create specific auditory effects in writing.
    • Types of sound devices include:
      • Alliteration (repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words)
      • Assonance (repetition of vowel sounds)
      • Consonance (repetition of consonant sounds)
      • Cacophony (combination of jarring words that sound harsh or unpleasant together)

    Alliteration

    • Alliteration is the repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words.
    • It can occur in:
      • Consecutive words
      • Non-consecutive words
      • Stressed syllables

    Assonance

    • Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds.
    • It can occur in:
      • Beginning of words
      • Middle of words
      • End of words

    Consonance

    • Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds.
    • It can occur in:
      • Middle of words
      • End of words

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