Christmas Figurative Language

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz,' 'crash,' and 'snap.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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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 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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, 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'

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What does 'the shopping mall was a jungle' mean?

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This metaphor suggests that the shopping mall was chaotic and crowded, similar to a jungle.

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What does 'Rudolph's nose is a spotlight' imply?

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This metaphor suggests that Rudolph's nose is very bright and helps guide others, just like a spotlight.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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How does personification enhance a story?

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Personification adds depth and emotion to a story by allowing readers to connect with non-human elements.