Knock Out - Figurative Language and Poetic Elements

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, like '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 or phrases, often used in poetry for rhythm and emphasis.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables of two or more words, often used in poetry to create a musical effect.

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Give an example of a metaphor from literature.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief', suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like the sun', comparing a smile to the brightness of the sun.