Figurative Language

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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 includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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Define hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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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. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is allusion?

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. For example, 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from Greek mythology.

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Explain the concept of imagery in literature.

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader. It helps to evoke emotions and enhance the experience of the text.