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 convey ideas in a more vivid and imaginative way.

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Define onomatopoeia.

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound associated with it. Examples include words like 'buzz', 'hiss', and 'clang'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. It is used to create a connection or to enhance meaning.

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Explain the term '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 makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What senses are included in imagery?

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Imagery includes all five senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. It creates vivid descriptions that appeal to the reader's senses.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in literature?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, convey emotions, and enhance the meaning of the text, making it more engaging and relatable.