Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, emotions, or imagery.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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"I am so hungry, I could eat a horse."

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound associated with it.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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"Boom!" is an example of onomatopoeia.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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"As straight as an arrow" is an example of a simile.

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What is metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief" is an example of a metaphor.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.