Figurative Language 5th

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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 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means it was raining very hard.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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His room looked as if a hurricane came through.

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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 things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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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.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Darcy daringly dove down the deep ditch.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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There was a Young Lady whose nose was so long that it reached to her toes.