Figurative Language

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What is the definition of hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for effect.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the metaphor 'the bleachers were a disaster area' imply?

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It implies that trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground after the fans left.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful way.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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'She sells seashells by the seashore.'