Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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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 unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an understatement?

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An understatement is a figure of speech that intentionally makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human traits, emotions, or intentions are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile is a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or effect.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

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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, often used in poetry and prose for effect.