Practice - Key Literary Terms and Their Functions
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Practice Questions
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Define a simile.
💡 Hint: Think of comparisons in poetry.
What does personification do?
💡 Hint: Examples include animals talking.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a simile?
💡 Hint: Think of phrases that use 'like' or 'as.'
True or False: A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'
💡 Hint: Remember, they don't include 'like' or 'as.'
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Analyze the use of symbolism in a selected literary work. How does it contribute to the overall theme?
💡 Hint: Consider asking yourself, 'What does this symbol represent?'
Critically evaluate how the setting of a story influences the character's development and decisions. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: The characters' reactions in different settings can reveal much about their personality.
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