Figurative Language - Out of the Dust (Winter 1934)

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'slow stirring of biscuits.'

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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.' Example: 'old as ancient Indian bones.'

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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 unrelated things by stating that one is the other. 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, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'buzz,' 'bang,' or 'sizzle.'

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What is idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It’s raining cats and dogs.'

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the intentional reuse of words or phrases to emphasize a point or theme in a text. Example: 'I have a dream' in Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and conveying meanings beyond the literal interpretation.

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How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.