Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does it mean to 'drop the ball'?

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To make a poor choice or to fail to take action when it was expected.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates a sound, such as 'buzz' or 'pop.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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What is personification?

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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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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is alliteration?

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