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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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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'. For example, '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'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. For example, 'deafening silence'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain something unfamiliar by comparing it to something familiar.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful way.

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What is a cliché?

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A cliché is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality and impact. For example, 'time heals all wounds'.