Figurative Language

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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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. 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 where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or 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. For example, 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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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 does 'as happy as a puppy' mean?

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It is a simile that compares someone's happiness to that of a playful puppy, suggesting they are very happy.

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What does 'I have a ton of homework' illustrate?

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It illustrates hyperbole, as it exaggerates the amount of homework to emphasize that there is a lot.

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Is 'Her voice was music to my ears' a metaphor?

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Yes, it is a metaphor comparing her voice to music, suggesting it is pleasant to hear.

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Is 'My computer was a dinosaur' a metaphor?

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Yes, it is a metaphor indicating that the computer is very old or outdated.