Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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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 by stating that one is the other, 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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief." This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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Give an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was like sunshine." This compares her smile to sunshine using 'like'.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees." This gives the wind human-like qualities.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Words like 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle' are examples of onomatopoeia.

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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.

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