Figurative Language 4th Grade

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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, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', for example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, such as 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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Sure! An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two unlike things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.