Deck the Halls with Figurative Language Part I

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'beep' or 'buzz.'

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Give an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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The loud 'bang' of the fireworks startled everyone.

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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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Provide an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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What is personification?

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

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Give an example of personification in a sentence.

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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.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!