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 imaginative ways.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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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 personification?

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

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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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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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What does it mean if something is described as 'like a lion'?

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It is a simile that suggests the person is brave or fierce.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by making it more vivid and expressive, helping readers to visualize and connect with the text.

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