Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that involves extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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What does hyperbole mean?

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Hyperbole means extreme exaggeration.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same letter sound at the beginning of closely placed words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figurative language technique where human qualities are given to non-human things.

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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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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 and express ideas in creative ways.

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!'.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'.