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 enhances writing by adding depth and creativity.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example: 'buzz', 'crash', 'bang'.

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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. Example: 'Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.'

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What is Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her blonde hair shined like the sun.'

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What is 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. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The kite drank the wind and laughed across the sky.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet'.

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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, express complex ideas, and evoke emotions in the reader.

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How does Onomatopoeia enhance writing?

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Onomatopoeia enhances writing by creating a sound effect that mimics the action or object being described, making the text more engaging and immersive.