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, 'as brave as a lion'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'

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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 things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The world is a stage.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial sound in several words. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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Give an example of alliteration.

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'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Give an example of personification.

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'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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'The cat meowed loudly.'