Figurative Language Review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM!'.

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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, such as 'Powerful pandas punch parrots.'.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Silly snakes slither silently.'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human-like qualities to non-human things, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'.

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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', such as 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'His room looked as if a hurricane came through.'.

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Time is a thief.'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'.