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 includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, and hyperboles to create more vivid and imaginative descriptions.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Define hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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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, 'Freddy French fired five fabulous free throws'.

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Define oxymoron.

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. For example, 'deafening silence'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful and imaginative way.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'He is a shining star in the classroom'.

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