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Lit.. Terms
English
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Simile | Comparing two things using the words "like" or "as" Examples would be "as bust as a bee" and "school is like a prison." |
| Metaphor | Comparing two things without using "like" or "as." Often metaphors use forms of "to be" such as "is" and "are." |
| Symbolism | Representing one person or object or idea by using something else. A bird might be a symbol of freedom, for example, and chains might be a symbol for slavery. |
| syntax | the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences |
| paradox | a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth |