Figurative Language Competition 1

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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' or 'sizzle'.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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Define 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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CCSS.L.6.5A

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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, such as 'Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong'.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Explain what an idiom is.

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, like 'having a frog in one's throat'.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What does metaphor mean?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, such as 'America is a melting pot'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Give an example of onomatopoeia in literature.

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An example of onomatopoeia in literature is the word 'bang' used to describe a loud noise.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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How does personification enhance writing?

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Personification enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and allowing readers to connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is the effect of alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration creates rhythm, musicality, and emphasis on particular words or themes in poetry.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Can you provide an example of an idiom used in everyday conversation?

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An example of an idiom is 'it's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9