Figurative Language Review

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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, such as 'Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle.'

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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, such as 'The flower was begging me for water.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' for example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' for example, 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What does it mean when we say 'the wind whispered'?

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This is an example of personification, giving the wind human-like qualities.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor compares two unlike things directly, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.