Figurative Language

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Lisa's lizards were leaping on her lawnchair.'

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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.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The lilies in the field danced gaily in the wind.'

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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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An example of a simile is 'He is as busy as a bee.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'She clattered and clanged as she washed the dishes.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

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

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What are some common types of figurative language?

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Common types of figurative language include simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.