Figurative Language

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses to help the reader imagine what is being described.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a type of figurative language that uses words that imitate sounds.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of imagery.

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The sweet scent of blooming flowers filled the air, and the vibrant colors danced in the sunlight.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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The bees buzzed around the garden.