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 includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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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'. For example, 'She’s as tiny as a mouse.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Delaney is the sun in my life.'

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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. For example, 'The west wind dances down the road.'

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or effect.

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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, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory terms appear in conjunction. For 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 emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful way.

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How does a Simile differ from a Metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.