Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal 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 saying 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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.' This means that time steals moments from our lives.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.' This means her smile is bright and cheerful.

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What does it mean when we say 'the classroom was a zoo'?

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This is a metaphor meaning the classroom was very noisy and chaotic.

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What does it mean when we say 'the wind whispered through the trees'?

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This is personification, suggesting the wind is gentle and quiet, like a whisper.

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What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in writing?

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Onomatopoeia adds sound effects to writing, making it more vivid and engaging.