Literacy devices

Question 1

Metaphor define,

Answer 1

a figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using like or as

Question 2

Metaphor intended effect on audience

Answer 2

creates connection and empathy

Question 3

Metaphor example

Answer 3

Their cheeks were roses”

Question 4

simile define

Answer 4

A simile is a figure of speech in which two unrelated things are compared to each other,

Question 5

simile example

Answer 5

You were as brave as a lion.

Question 6

simile intended effect on audience

Answer 6

intended to paint a picture in the reader’s mind about a particular character or situation.

Question 7

repitition effect

Answer 7

used to empathize a point and adds to the power of persuasion

Question 8

repetition define

Answer 8

a literary device that involves using the same word or phrase repeatedly

Question 9

Imagery

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a vivid description that creates an image or idea

Question 10

example of imagery

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The autumn leaves are a blanket on the ground

Question 11

imagery effect on audience

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allows the reader to clearly see, touch, taste, smell, and hear what is happening

Question 12

euphemism

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word or expression that replaces another word/expression deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant.

Question 13

euphism example

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‘passed away’ instead of died

Question 14

euphemism intended effect on audience

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softens uncomfortable topics or misleads listeners and readers

Question 15

define personification

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when you give an animal or object is given human qualities or abilities

Question 16

personification example

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Lightning danced across the sky.

Question 17

hwo does personifcation effect audience

Answer 17

connects readers with the object that is personified