Figurative language

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the initial consonant sound in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

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What is repetition in language?

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The use of any element of language (word, phrase, line, etc.) more than once.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates a sound, for example, BUZZ and POP.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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The race car zoomed past the finish line.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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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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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.