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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, like 'time flies'.

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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', 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 'the world is a stage'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, like 'the wind whispered'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'Break the ice' means to start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does it mean when someone says 'I'm dying to see that movie'?

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It means they are very excited to see the movie.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by making it more vivid and expressive, helping readers to visualize and feel the emotions.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.