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, and personification to create vivid imagery and convey emotions.

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Define Simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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Provide an example of a Simile.

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Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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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Provide an example of a Metaphor.

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Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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Define Alliteration.

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words or syllables.

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Provide an example of Alliteration.

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Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Define Onomatopoeia.

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Provide an example of Onomatopoeia.

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Example: 'The bees buzzed in the garden.'

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Define Hyperbole.

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