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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words, creating rhythm and emphasis.

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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 unrelated things by stating that one is the other, highlighting similarities between them.

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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' to highlight similarities.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, animals, or inanimate objects.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the natural sound associated with it, enhancing the auditory experience of the text.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore,' where the 's' sound is repeated.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief,' suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine,' comparing a smile to sunshine using 'like'.

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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,' attributing the human action of whispering to the wind.