Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, emotions, or ideas.

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What does the phrase 'putting your foot in your mouth' mean?

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It means to say something embarrassing or inappropriate.

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What is a metaphor? Provide an example.

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

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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.

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Give an example of personification.

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Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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Example: 'Buzz', 'hiss', 'bang', 'boom'.

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What does the metaphor 'the bleachers were a disaster area' imply?

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It implies that the area was messy, with trash and leftover food and drinks scattered everywhere.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'