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 ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'crash', or 'bang'.

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What does the idiom 'on cloud nine' mean?

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The idiom 'on cloud nine' means to be in a state of extreme happiness or joy.

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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'.

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What does the metaphor 'She is a walking dictionary' imply?

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The metaphor implies that the person has an extensive vocabulary or knowledge of words.

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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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Can you give an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees,' where the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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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, often culturally specific.

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What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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The idiom means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.