3.2.6 - Literary Devices
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What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Think of how one thing stands for another.
Give an example of imagery.
💡 Hint: Think about how a scene looks or smells.
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What is the purpose of a metaphor?
💡 Hint: It's a figure of speech that implies something is something else.
True or False: A simile is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as.'
💡 Hint: Recall the specific keywords used in a simile.
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Create a dialogue between two characters that uses at least three different literary devices (e.g. metaphor, simile, imagery).
💡 Hint: Use descriptive language and compelling comparisons to convey emotions.
Analyze a well-known literary work for instances of irony and symbolism. How do these elements contribute to the overall message?
💡 Hint: Identify moments that don't align with the reader's expectations.
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