Figurative Language

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other.

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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.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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What is personification?

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

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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.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create mental images for the reader.

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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, express complex ideas, and evoke emotions.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does it mean when a metaphor is used in a sentence?

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It means that one thing is being described in terms of another, suggesting a similarity between the two.