Figurative Language

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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: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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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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Give an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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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 wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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

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What is metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.