Christmas Figurative Language

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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. Example: 'The candy cane crinkled in their crunchy wrappers.'

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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'. Example: 'The teacher was like a grinch when the students wouldn't stop talking.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'The elves fingers tied a thousand bows in a minute.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'The bells jingled on the elf's shoes.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, etc.

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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'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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 engaging and imaginative way.

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What is an example of Alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Silly Santa swiftly slid down the chimney.'

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What is an example of Onomatopoeia?

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'buzz' for the sound a bee makes.