Figurative Language Review

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What is the definition of personification in figurative language?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human qualities or characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole in figurative language?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims that are not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What does onomatopoeia refer to in figurative language?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate or resemble the sound that they describe.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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What is a metaphor in figurative language?

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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.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'