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, creating a rhythmic effect. Example: 'Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’d catch a grenade for you.'

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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. Example: 'The hockey player lost his control when the puck ran across the ice.'

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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.' Example: 'The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other. Example: 'The snow on the ski hill was powdered sugar.'

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What are the main types of figurative language?

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The main types of figurative language include simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and idioms.

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How does alliteration enhance writing?

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Alliteration enhances writing by creating a musical quality, making phrases more memorable, and emphasizing particular ideas or themes.

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Can you give an example of personification in literature?

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

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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The difference between a simile and a metaphor is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Why is hyperbole used in writing?

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Hyperbole is used in writing to create strong impressions, evoke emotions, or emphasize a point by exaggerating certain aspects.