Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification.

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Define 'idiom'.

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often understood culturally.

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Explain 'personification'.

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What does 'onomatopoeia' mean?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate, resemble, or suggest the sound that they describe.

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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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Define 'metaphor'.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter and the audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'Kick the bucket' is an idiom meaning to die.