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Literary Vocabulary
Literature terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| simile | comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as" Ex.- He runs as fast as a cheetah. |
| metaphor | comparing two unlike things but not using "like" or "as" Ex. - He is a cheetah. |
| onomatopoeia | words that sound like the sounds they describe Ex. - boom, tap, screech, buzz |
| mood | how a story makes the reader feel |
| tone | the author's attitude about his topic |
| hyperbole | extreme exaggeration for purpose of humor or emphasis ex. - I'm so hungry I could eat a horse |
| rhythm | the beat of the poem |