Fig. Lang. - Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration, Onomatopoeia

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What is a simile?

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

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Provide an example of a simile.

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The boy's hat was as green as the grass.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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The book was a magnet that drew me in.

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What is alliteration?

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

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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The radiant rainbow ruled the sky.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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The delivery man knocked on the front door.

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How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.