Figurative Language

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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'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents.

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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.

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Example of a Simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.' What does this mean?

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It means she is very brave, comparing her bravery to that of a lion.

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Example of a Metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this imply?

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It suggests that time steals moments from our lives, comparing time to a thief.

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Example of Hyperbole: 'I have a million things to do.' What does this indicate?

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It indicates that the person feels overwhelmed with tasks, not literally having a million.

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Example of Onomatopoeia: 'The bees buzzed.' What does this illustrate?

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It illustrates the sound that bees make, using a word that sounds like the noise.

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Example of Personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this convey?

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It conveys the idea that the wind is given human-like qualities, suggesting a gentle sound.