Figurative Language

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English
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9th Grade
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What is figurative language?
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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define alliteration.
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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other, highlighting similarities.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Explain personification with an example.
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Personification is a figurative language device that attributes human characteristics to non-human entities. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
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What is hyperbole?
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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
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Define simile.
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, often culturally specific.
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