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Stack #4676903
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Idiom | A saying whose meaning is different from the literal words. Example: “It’s raining cats and dogs” means it is raining very hard. |
| Hyperbole | An extreme exaggeration used for effect. Example: “I’ve told you a million times.” |
| Alliteration | The repetition of the same beginning sound in nearby words. Example: “Sally sells seashells.” |
| Personification | Giving human qualities to something nonhuman. Example: “The leaves danced in the wind.” |
| Metaphor | A comparison that says one thing is another thing. Example: “The teacher was a lion in the classroom.” |
| Simile | A comparison using like or as. Example: “He ran as fast as a cheetah.” |
| Onomatopoeia | A word that imitates a sound. Example: “swoosh,” “buzz,” “bang,” “crash” |
| Allusion | A reference to a famous person, place, event, Bible story, myth, or book. Example: Saying someone has “the patience of Job.” |
| Imagery | Words that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, touch. Example: “The sweet smell of fresh cookies filled the room.” |
| Theme | The central message or life lesson in a text. Example: Hard work leads to success. |
| Connotation | The feelings or associations a word carries beyond its dictionary meaning. Example: “Home” feels warm and safe; “house” feels more plain. |
| Symbolism | When an object, person, place, or action stands for something bigger. Example: A dove can symbolize peace. |
| Oxymoron | Two opposite ideas placed together on purpose. Example: “Silent yells” or “bittersweet” |
| Static character | A character who does not change much. Example: The person stays the same from beginning to end. |
| Flat character | A character who is not deeply developed and has few traits. Example: A minor character with only one or two qualities. |
| Euphemism | A softer way to say something unpleasant. Example: “Passed away” instead of “died” |
| Round character | A fully developed character with many traits, feelings, and changes. Example: A main character who feels realistic and complex. |
| Anaphora | Repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. Example: “We will fight. We will win. We will rise.” |
| Foreshadowing | Hints that suggest something will happen later. Example: A dark storm cloud before a bad event. |
| Allegory | A story where characters and events represent bigger ideas or lessons. Example: A story about animals that really explains politics or human behavior. |
| Caricature | An exaggerated drawing or description that makes someone’s features stand out in a funny way. Example: A cartoon with a huge nose or giant glasses. |
| Rhetorical question | A question asked for effect, not because the speaker expects an answer. Example: “Who wouldn’t want to succeed?” |
| Juxtaposition | Placing two contrasting things side by side to show their differences. Example: A tiny, weak child standing next to a huge, powerful adult creates juxtaposition. |
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