The Christmas Pig Figurative Language Ch 8-25

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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 repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or theme. For example, 'Down, down, down they sank...'.

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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. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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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 metaphors, similes, idioms, and more.

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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, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor from 'The Christmas Pig'?

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An example of a metaphor from 'The Christmas Pig' is when the snow-covered houses are described as being 'as snug, neat, and pretty as if they were made of gingerbread'.

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Can you give an example of a simile from 'The Christmas Pig'?

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An example of a simile from 'The Christmas Pig' is when Jack realizes he is inside a gigantic building, 'like a warehouse'.

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What effect does repetition have in a story?

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Repetition can create rhythm, emphasize important ideas, and make the text more memorable.