Figurative Language

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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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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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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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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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Explain the concept of assonance.

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, used to create rhythm or enhance the musical quality of language.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and emotional resonance, allowing readers to visualize and connect with the text.

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Define allusion.

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.