Christmas 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, 'A lighted Christmas tree is like candy for the eyes.'

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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 tree seemed lonely waiting for the lights.'

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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'. For example, 'The snowflakes were diamonds falling from the sky.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'. It is not used in the provided examples.

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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 Santa sings.' It is not used in the provided examples.

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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, like 'It's raining cats and dogs.' It is not used in the provided examples.

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Give an example of a simile related to Christmas.

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'The lights on the tree twinkled like stars in the night sky.'

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Give an example of personification related to winter.

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'The winter wind whispered through the trees.'

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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Look for a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as', such as 'The world is a stage.'

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What is the effect of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.