Figurative Language

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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, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another, implying a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.