Christmas Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The sun was a stove melting ice from the road.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'The door creaked' uses onomatopoeia to describe the sound of the door.

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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 marshmallows swam through the steamy hot chocolate.'

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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 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Rudolph's nose was as red as a rose.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or effect.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is an example of a simile.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The fire crackled and popped.'

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This is an example of onomatopoeia.