Figurative Language (Stodolak/TEST)

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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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to objects, characters, or events.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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Can figurative language overlap?

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TRUE - Figurative language can overlap, meaning a single example can represent more than one type of figurative language.