Sensory Details and Figurative Language

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptive elements that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid imagery in writing.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to convey meanings in a more imaginative way.

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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'.

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What is the purpose of using sensory details in writing?

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The purpose of using sensory details is to enhance the reader's experience by making descriptions more vivid and relatable.

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What is the importance of figurative language in storytelling?

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Figurative language adds depth and creativity to storytelling, making it more engaging and interesting for the reader.

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What does it mean to reflect in a personal narrative?

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To reflect in a personal narrative means to think about and analyze the significance of the experiences shared in the story.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme of a story is the underlying message or central idea that the author conveys through the narrative.

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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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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.