Figurative Language

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning sound in words, such as 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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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 'like' or 'as,' for example, 'as hungry as a bear.'

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'Homework is a breeze.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, like saying 'The stars in the sky winked.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'screech' or 'buzz.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, like 'I could sleep for a thousand years.'

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create effects or convey ideas.

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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, express emotions, and convey complex ideas in a relatable way.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine.'