Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. 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: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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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. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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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 does 'heavy as a rock' mean?

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This phrase is a simile that compares weight, suggesting something is very heavy.

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What does 'as straight as an arrow' mean?

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This phrase is a simile that describes something that is perfectly straight.

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What does 'the cup danced joyfully across the table' illustrate?

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This sentence uses personification, giving the cup human-like qualities.

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What does 'Boom!' represent?

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This is an example of onomatopoeia, as it mimics the sound of an explosion.

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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.