Thanksgiving Figurative Language - Determine what type.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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

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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: 'Tom Turkey tended to tremble.'

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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Provide an example of a pun.

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An example of a pun is: 'What is the most musical part of a turkey? The drumstick.'

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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 leaves scurried across the backyard.'

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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Why is figurative language important in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and emotional resonance.