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 imagery.

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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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'He was as cool as a cucumber' is an example of a simile.

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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 or phrases.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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'Charming children chat in the corner' is an example of alliteration.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate, resemble, or suggest the sound that they describe.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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Words like 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle' are examples of onomatopoeia.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'My life is a dream of wonders' is an example of a metaphor.

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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.