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 idioms.

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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, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Powerful pandas like to punch carrots."

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is an expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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"He was in hot water" means he was in trouble.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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"Buzz" is an example of onomatopoeia, as it imitates the sound of a bee.

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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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Give an example of a simile.

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"He was as cool as a cucumber."

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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 unrelated things by stating one is the other.