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 enhances writing by adding depth and creativity.

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What is 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. Example: 'Happy Harry handles handsprings horribly.'

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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'. Example: 'He looked as thin as a rail.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The west wind dances down the road.'

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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. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'buzz', 'hiss', 'bang'.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'deafening silence'.

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express complex ideas, and evoke emotions in the reader.

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How does Alliteration enhance writing?

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Alliteration enhances writing by creating a musical quality, making phrases more memorable, and drawing attention to particular sections of text.