Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or a dramatic effect.

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How does personification enhance a narrative?

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It creates vivid imagery and helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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What effect does onomatopoeia have in poetry?

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It creates a sound effect that enhances the meaning and experience of the poem.