3.3 Figurative Language

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that sounds like what it describes, such as 'buzz' or 'screech'.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'Homework is a breeze'?

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The phrase 'Homework is a breeze' is an example of a metaphor.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning sound in words, such as 'She sells sea shells'.

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Can you give an example of onomatopoeia?

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Examples of onomatopoeia include words like 'bang', 'sizzle', and 'pop'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid imagery, convey emotions, and enhance the reader's experience.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What is the difference between hyperbole and understatement?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement, while understatement is a figure of speech that intentionally makes a situation seem less important than it is.