Figurative Language in Songs

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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, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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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. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions in the reader or listener.

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Can you give an example of a Simile?

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Sure! 'Her smile was like sunshine' is a simile comparing a smile to sunshine.

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Can you give an example of a Metaphor?

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Certainly! 'He is a shining star in the classroom' is a metaphor comparing a student to a star.

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What does Hyperbole do in writing?

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Hyperbole adds emphasis and drama to writing by exaggerating facts or feelings.