5th Grade Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Life is a rollercoaster.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'She got cold feet' means she became nervous.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Seven sisters slept soundly on the sand.'

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He is a lion in battle' (metaphor) vs. 'He fights like a lion' (simile).

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Can you give an example of a common idiom?

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A common idiom is 'Break the ice,' which means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'hiss', and 'clang'.

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What is an example of hyperbole in everyday language?

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An example of hyperbole is saying 'I've told you a million times' to emphasize that you've repeated something many times.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.