Figurative Language

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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Define hyperbole.

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

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What does the phrase 'the car is a dinosaur' imply?

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It implies that the car is very old and outdated.

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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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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.