Figurative Language Review

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses strong exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that resembles the sound it makes, such as 'buzz' 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, like 'Silly Sammy swam so smoothly'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, like 'The flame danced in the dark'.

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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 simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more creative and impactful way.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief'.