Figurative Language, Mood and Tone

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What does 'mood' mean in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.

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What is 'tone' in writing?

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

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is saying 'The wind whispered through the trees,' where the wind is given human-like qualities.

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What does 'onomatopoeia' mean?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' for a bee or 'sizzle' for frying.

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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 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Time is a thief'.

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What does 'hyperbole' mean?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, like 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is the meaning of 'You're barking up the wrong tree'?

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It means you are pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.

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What does 'The early bird catches the worm' imply?

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It implies that those who arrive early or take action first have the best chance of success.