Figurative Language

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words, such as in 'Powerful pandas punch parrots.'

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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, as in 'The stars will cry.'

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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,' such as in 'The water well is as dry as a bone.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, like 'Blast-OFF!'

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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, as in 'The assignment was a breeze!'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief,' which suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees,' attributing human-like qualities to the wind.