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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound, such as 'buzz' or 'pop'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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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 hyperbole?

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

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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.

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What does 'Hold your horses' mean?

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'Hold your horses' means to wait a moment and slow down.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Examples of onomatopoeia include words like 'bang', 'sizzle', and 'crash'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more engaging way.