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, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound associated with the object or action it refers to, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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Examples of onomatopoeia include words like 'boom', 'splash', 'clang', and 'whisper'.

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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' to highlight a similarity.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was as bright as the sun'.

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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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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning, such as 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence'.

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Provide an example of an oxymoron.

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An example of an oxymoron is 'jumbo shrimp'.

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What is hyperbole?

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