Holiday Figurative Language

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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'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where 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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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 refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. For example, 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction. For example, 'deafening silence'.

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How does figurative language enhance writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, evoking emotions, and making comparisons that deepen understanding.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes are used to create vivid imagery and help readers understand a concept by comparing it to something familiar.

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Can you give an example of personification in holiday literature?

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An example of personification in holiday literature is 'The Christmas tree danced in the glow of the lights.'

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What effect does a metaphor have on a reader?

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Metaphors create connections between different ideas, allowing readers to see things in a new light and understand complex concepts more easily.