Exploring Figurative Language Techniques

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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 thing is another, often to highlight a particular quality or characteristic.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where 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 leaves whispered secrets to each other.'

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What is the primary purpose of using repetition in writing?

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The primary purpose of using repetition is to emphasize the importance of a particular idea or theme.

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Provide an example of a sentence that uses repetition.

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An example of repetition is: 'I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up... I have a dream today!'

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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'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was 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.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'