Figurative Language Christmas Statements

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The snowflakes were diamonds falling from the clouds.'

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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, 'Our Christmas tree is taller than the sky!'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. For example, 'Click, clack, clunk went the reindeer hooves on the rooftop.'

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What is personification?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Silly Santa sings.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, making writing more engaging.

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What does it mean to use figurative language in writing?

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Using figurative language in writing means employing expressions that convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation, enhancing the reader's experience.

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What is an example of a metaphor in a Christmas context?

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An example of a metaphor in a Christmas context is 'Family is a warm fire on a cold winter night.'