FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE BOOKLET FLASHCARD

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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 creative way.

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Why should you use figurative language in writing?

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You should use figurative language to make reading, writing, and speaking more fun.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'bam' or 'pow'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'The baby’s balloons popped loudly'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words, like 'hit the sack' meaning to go to bed.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is 'It's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.

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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.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'

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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'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief,' suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.