Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

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What is an onomatopoeia?

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An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'pop', and 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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'Pop!' is an example of onomatopoeia.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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'The reeds danced with the wind' is an example of personification.

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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, 'Sally Sells Seashells by the Sea Shore'.

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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'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'You’re as cold as ice!' is an example of a simile.

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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.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief' is an example of a metaphor.