Figurative Language Review

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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, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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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, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia: 'sizzle', 'book', or 'whisper'?

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'Sizzle' is an example of onomatopoeia.

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What is a 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, such as 'Time is a thief'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'The world is a stage'.

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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', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile is like sunshine'.

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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, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

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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, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees'.