Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

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Define personification and provide an example.

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described. Example: 'buzz', 'clang', 'sizzle'.

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Explain the concept of a metaphor with an example.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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. It is often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm and musicality. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Define simile and provide an example.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He is as busy as a bee.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express complex ideas, evoke emotions, and enhance the reader's experience.

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Identify and explain one type of figurative language that uses exaggeration.

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Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is imagery in the context of figurative language?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader. It often uses figurative language to enhance the visual experience.

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Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.

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The difference between a metaphor and a simile is that a metaphor makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.