Figurative language review

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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 an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, like 'keep your chin up'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a direct comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds, like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human things, like 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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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.

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What is a hyperbole example?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I've told you a million times!'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.