Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For 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 given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the metaphor 'the world is a stage' imply?

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It implies that life is like a play and we are all actors playing our roles.

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Give an example of personification.

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The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

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What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in writing?

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Onomatopoeia adds a sensory element to writing, making it more vivid and engaging for the reader.

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What does the metaphor 'he has a heart of stone' suggest?

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It suggests that the person is emotionally cold or unfeeling.