Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create imagery or express ideas in a more vivid way.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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How does personification enhance writing?

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Personification enhances writing by making descriptions more relatable and vivid, allowing readers to connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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What effect does onomatopoeia have in writing?

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Onomatopoeia adds auditory imagery to writing, making descriptions more dynamic and engaging.

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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.