Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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An over (excessive) exaggeration.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'You are the thunder, and I am the lightning'?

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Metaphor.

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What does the metaphor 'Life is a journey' imply?

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It suggests that life has various experiences and stages, similar to a journey.

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What is the term for words that imitate sounds, such as 'Boom!' and 'Bang!'?

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Onomatopoeia.

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What is an example of hyperbole in everyday language?

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'I’ve told you a million times!'

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Define metaphor in the context of figurative language.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor states one thing is another.

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Give an example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'