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What is a simile?

Using 'like' or 'as' to directly compare two things.

Provide an example of a simile.

Her cheeks are red like a rose.

What is a metaphor?

A comparison without the use of 'like' or 'as' by substituting one word for another.

Provide an example of a metaphor.

<p>The assignment was a breeze.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is synecdoche?

<p>A part of something represents the whole or vice versa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of synecdoche.

<p>The word 'suits' refers to businessmen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is personification?

<p>A figure of speech where a thing, idea, or animal is given human attributes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of personification.

<p>The fire swallowed the entire forest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is apostrophe in literature?

<p>Talking directly to something that is not alive (object, idea, or person).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of apostrophe.

<p>Love, why have you left me abandoned?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is allusion?

<p>A brief and indirect reference to a significant person, place, thing, or idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of allusion.

<p>Don't act like a Romeo in front of her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is foreshadowing?

<p>A writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of foreshadowing.

<p>The evening was still. Suddenly, a cool breeze started blowing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an anecdote?

<p>A short and interesting story or an amusing event proposed to support a point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Literary Devices Overview

  • Simile: A comparison between two things using "like" or "as".

    • Example: "Her cheeks are red like a rose."
  • Metaphor: An implicit comparison without "like" or "as", substituting one term for another.

    • Example: "The assignment was a breeze."
  • Synecdoche: A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

    • Example: "The word 'suits' refers to businessmen."
  • Personification: Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

    • Example: "The fire swallowed the entire forest."
  • Apostrophe: Speaking directly to an absent or non-human entity.

    • Example: "Love, why have you left me abandoned?"
  • Allusion: An indirect reference to a person, place, or idea of significance that expects reader familiarity.

    • Example: "Don’t act like a Romeo in front of her."
  • Foreshadowing: Providing hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

    • Example: "The final graveyard flower is blooming, speaking gently the names of their dead."
  • Anecdote: A brief, interesting story or event meant to illustrate a point or invoke laughter.

Comfort Levels with Literary Devices

  • Comfort levels can be categorized into:
    • Recognizing, using, and analyzing the device.
    • Knowing what it is but having limited practical application.
    • Unfamiliarity with the device.

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Test your knowledge of important literary devices such as simile, metaphor, and allusion. Provide definitions and examples for each device as you warm up for your class. This exercise will enhance your understanding of tone, mood, and imagery in literature.

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