Figurative Language (Figures of Speech) 1 A

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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech in which contradictory phrases or opposite terms are used together, such as 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence.'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as,' for example, 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which an object, idea, or animal is given human characteristics, such as 'the wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things without using 'like' or 'as,' for example, 'time is a thief.'

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'clang.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way than literal language.

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Give an example of an oxymoron.

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'Alone together' is an example of an oxymoron.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.