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 idioms.

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What is an onomatopoeia?

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An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'clang', and 'moo'.

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What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

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The idiom 'piece of cake' means something that is very easy to do.

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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 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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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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What does the phrase 'I could eat a horse' illustrate?

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This phrase is an example of hyperbole, indicating extreme hunger.

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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.