Language - RUAE Flashcards
1
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What is a simile
A
A simile is saying something is like another thing using like or as. An example is ‘as cold as ice’
2
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What is a metaphor
A
A metaphor is a way of describing something by saying it is like something else. One thing is another.
3
Q
What is personification
A
This is a comparison where something non-human is described in human terms.
4
Q
What is onomatopoeia
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Onomatopoeia is when a word makes the sound of the thing it describes.
5
Q
What is hyperbole
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6
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How do you analyze an imagery question
A
- Start with what the image literally means
- Go on to the metaphorical meaning, showing how that image applies to and adds meaning to the subject
