Holiday Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Example of a metaphor in a holiday context.

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"The snow was a silent blanket covering the frozen land."

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile in a holiday context.

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"Rudolph's nose shone like a red stop light against the black night sky."

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Example of alliteration in a holiday context.

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"Santa's sleigh was filled with stocking stuffers for all the small children."

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of personification in a holiday context.

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"The Christmas tree danced in the warm glow of the lights."

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Example of onomatopoeia in a holiday context.

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"The bells jingled merrily as Santa approached."