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, personification, and hyperbole.

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Define personification.

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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 metaphor.

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'Time is a thief' is a metaphor that suggests time steals moments from our lives.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What does alliteration mean?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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Words like 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle' are examples of onomatopoeia, as they imitate the sounds they describe.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging for the reader.

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Identify the figurative language in this sentence: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

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This sentence uses personification, as it attributes the human action of dancing to stars.

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What is the meaning of the metaphor: 'He has a heart of stone'?

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This metaphor means that the person is emotionally cold or unfeeling.