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 the sound it represents, like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'popping'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is the word 'popping'.

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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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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'I am as hungry as a bear!'.

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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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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The sun begged me to get out of bed'.

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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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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'The car is a dinosaur', meaning the car is very old.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.