Practice - Literary Devices - 3.4
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Practice Questions
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What is imagery?
💡 Hint: Think about the senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
Define metaphor in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think of it as saying one thing is another.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What literary device refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses?
💡 Hint: Think of how poetry paints pictures for the reader.
Is a metaphor a direct comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
💡 Hint: Recall how metaphors are defined.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how Hardy uses metaphor and imagery to convey themes of despair and hope in 'The Darkling Thrush'.
💡 Hint: Focus on specific lines that illustrate the contrast.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Frost's use of symbolism in illustrating the complexities of childhood and adult life in 'Birches'.
💡 Hint: Identify lines that reflect childhood joy and adult struggles.
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