Figurative Language

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What is the definition of alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words.

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Provide an example of alliteration in a sentence.

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"Maggie makes Max match many marbles."

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison of two unlike things that have something in common, using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile in a sentence.

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"The students were as busy as bees as they worked to finish their final project for the school year."

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an over-exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What type of figurative language uses 'like' or 'as'?

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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 and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is the difference between a simile and a 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.

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

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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.