Figurative Language

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human characteristics are attributed to animals, plants, objects, or ideas. Example: 'The moon followed me through the night.'

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What is an example of alliteration?

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A repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'Powerful pandas punch parrots.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'I bolted out the door like a horse leaving the gate for a race.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'Buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'bang.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images. Example: 'The golden sun set over the tranquil blue sea.'

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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Example: 'Deafening silence.'

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Example: A dove symbolizes peace.