Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It enhances writing by adding depth and creativity.

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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, 'She’s as tiny as a mouse.'

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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, 'The snowmobile was a rocket in the newly fallen snow.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’d catch a grenade for you.'

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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. For example, 'The west wind dances down the road.'

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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 is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. For example, 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express complex ideas, and evoke emotions in the reader.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'He runs like the wind.' This compares his speed to that of the wind.