Figurative Language

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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 by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'His heart was a block of ice.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'Boom!' or 'Buzz!'

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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, 'pink and purple popsicles.'

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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 cup danced joyfully across the table.'

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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, 'It took a million years for Thomas to finish his homework.'

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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 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, making writing more engaging.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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Sure! 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What does it mean to 'dance joyfully' in a sentence?

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It means to give human-like qualities to an object, suggesting it moves in a happy way.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.