Figurative Language

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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.

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What does alliteration refer to in literature?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Define personification.

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

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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 alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Come and clean the chaos in your closet.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and emotional resonance.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Explain hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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