Figurative Language Mastery #3

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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 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 equates one thing to another without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human traits are attributed to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is an 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 onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz,' 'bang,' or 'sizzle.'

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What effect does a simile have on writing?

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A simile enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand concepts better.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in literature?

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Metaphors create deeper meanings and connections between ideas, allowing readers to see things in a new light.

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How does personification affect the reader's experience?

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Personification makes descriptions more relatable and engaging by giving human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas.

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What is the impact of hyperbole in communication?

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Hyperbole emphasizes a point or adds humor, making the message more memorable.