Figurative Language Assignment

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What does the term 'allusion' mean?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to be a 'Good Samaritan'?

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A person who selflessly helps others, especially in times of need.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons and symbolism to convey meanings.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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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 an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, like 'kick the bucket' meaning to die.