Figurative Language Practice

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of personification: 'The cup danced joyfully across the table.' What does this illustrate?

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It illustrates personification by giving the cup human-like qualities.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a metaphor: 'The city was a jungle.' What does this mean?

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It means the city is chaotic and wild, comparing it to a jungle.

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What is a simile?

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

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Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this imply?

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It implies that her smile is warm and bright, similar to sunshine.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I'd rather swim with a man-eating shark than tackle my homework.' What does this express?

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It expresses extreme frustration or dislike for homework.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Example of onomatopoeia: 'buzz', 'clang', 'sizzle'. What do these words represent?

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They represent sounds associated with the actions or objects they describe.