Figurative Language Review

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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, emotions, or ideas.

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What is an ONOMATOPOEIA?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes, such as 'buzz', 'crash', or 'sizzle'.

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Provide an example of ONOMATOPOEIA in a sentence.

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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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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Provide an example of a SIMILE in a sentence.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is a PUN?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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Identify the figurative language technique in the sentence: 'NOT ALL MATH PUNS ARE TERRIBLE--ONLY SUM.'

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The technique used is a pun.

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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.

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Provide an example of a METAPHOR in a sentence.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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What does the metaphor 'OUR CAR IS A DINOSAUR' imply?

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It implies that the car is very old.