Figurative Language Review

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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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Provide an example of a SIMILE.

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The snow-covered roads were as slippery as soap.

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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 by stating that one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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Provide an example of a METAPHOR.

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My new bike is a jet plane because it goes so fast!

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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', 'crash', 'bang'.

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Provide an example of ONOMATOPOEIA.

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My cereal crackled when I poured the milk in the bowl.

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What is the difference between a SIMILE and a METAPHOR?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor states that one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is HYPERBOLE?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. 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 where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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, making it more engaging and expressive.