Figurative Language

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It enhances writing by adding depth and creativity.

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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 Imagery?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid mental pictures. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow.'

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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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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 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: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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What is a Theme in Literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work. It often reflects on human nature or society.

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What is a Symbol in Literature?

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A symbol is a person, place, object, or activity that stands for something beyond itself, often representing abstract ideas. Example: A dove symbolizes peace.