Figurative Language Review

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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, such as 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'He was as cool as a cucumber'.

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What does the simile 'as fiery as a volcano' imply about a person's temperament?

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It implies that the person gets really angry.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a figure of speech where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, such as in 'gentle giant'.

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Identify the figurative language in the phrase 'Her face was as red as a tomato'.

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This phrase is an example of a simile.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and making comparisons that engage the reader.

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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 one is the other, such as 'Time is a thief'.

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How does personification work in figurative language?

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Personification gives human traits or characteristics to non-human entities, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.