8th Grade Figurative Language

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The sun smiled down on us.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'My new cell phone cost an arm and a leg.'

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'A loud whisper.'

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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. Example: 'Raining cats and dogs.'

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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. Example: 'The teacher told the students.'

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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 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'Buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'bang.'

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What is a Figurative Language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create effects or convey ideas.

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What is a Connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association with a word beyond its literal meaning. Example: 'Home' connotes warmth and comfort.