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 meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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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 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'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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.

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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', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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What does it mean when someone says 'the classroom was a zoo'?

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This is an example of a metaphor, suggesting that the classroom was chaotic and noisy, like a zoo.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging for the reader.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun' is a simile comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun.