Figurative Language

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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 things by saying one thing is another. 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', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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Sure! 'Her smile was like sunshine' is a simile comparing a smile to sunshine.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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Certainly! 'The classroom was a zoo' is a metaphor comparing a chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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What does it mean to use hyperbole in writing?

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Using hyperbole in writing means to exaggerate for emphasis or effect, making a statement more dramatic.