Figurative Language

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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, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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 personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to non-human things, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle.'

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, such as in the phrase 'Moses supposes his toeses are roses.'

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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 a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create mental images for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.