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Week of 5/16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hyperbole | a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor |
| direct characterization | the author directly states a character's traits |
| indirect characterization | the character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effects on others |
| inference | logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience |
| media | all public forms of communication, such as TV, radio, newspaper, internet, and advertisements |
| metaphor | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using like or as |
| onomatopoeia | the use of words that imitate sounds |
| opinion | a personal belief of judgement that is not founded on proof |
| personification | a figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes |
| pertinent | to the point; applying to the situation |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| point of view | the perspective from which a story is told |