Literary Devices
Grade 5•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how authors use literary devices to create imagery and enhance meaning.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "imagery" as it relates to poetry and explain its purpose.
2. Which poetic device uses exaggeration for emphasis or humor? A) Simile B) Metaphor C) Hyperbole D) Personification
3. Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor, providing an original example of each.
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