Understanding Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What does 'pain in the neck' mean?

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It means someone can be difficult or annoying to deal with.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'plunk'.

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What does 'putting your foot in your mouth' mean?

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It means to say something embarrassing or inappropriate.

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Why do authors use figurative language?

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Authors use figurative language to create vivid descriptions, evoke emotions, and enhance the reader's experience.

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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 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'time is a thief'.

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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, like 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, 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 traits or characteristics to non-human things, like 'the wind whispered through the trees'.