Identifying Figurative Language- Independent

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison of two things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'They were like two peas in a pod.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human characteristics to an object or animal.

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'Bees busily buzzed through the blossoms.'

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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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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'Boom!' as in 'The thunder echoed through the sky.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.