Figurative Language in Songs

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It enhances writing by adding depth and creativity.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used at the end of lines in poems and songs to create a musical 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.

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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 similarities.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, used to create internal rhyming and enhance the musical quality of language.

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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 onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is a cliché?

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A cliché is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality and impact due to excessive use.