Figurative Language Identification

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting that one is the other. Example: 'He is a wall when he plays linebacker.'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She was as white as a ghost when she had the flu.'

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Example: 'Taryn took ten terrific tacos to Taylor's table.'

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The sun gently kissed me as I hiked.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I've been waiting in line for a hundred years.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, enhancing the reader's experience.

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How does figurative language differ from literal language?

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Figurative language uses comparisons and exaggerations to convey meaning, while literal language means exactly what it says.

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What is an example of a metaphor in literature?

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

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What is an example of a simile in literature?

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'Her smile was like sunshine.' This compares a smile to sunshine using 'like'.