Figurative Language Review

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, and puns.

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Define Pun.

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What is Hyperbole?

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

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Define Metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate, resemble, or suggest the sound that they describe.

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Define 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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What is 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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Identify an example of Hyperbole.

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"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!" is an example of hyperbole.

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What is the purpose of using Figurative Language?

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

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Identify an example of a Pun.

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"Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana." is an example of a pun.