P5/P6 #4 Figurative Language - Can you figure it out?

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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'. Example: 'He is 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 makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or theme. Example: 'And miles to go before I sleep.'

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What is irony?

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Irony is a figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning. Example: A fire station burns down.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables of two or more words, often used in poetry. Example: 'cat' and 'hat'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and conveying meanings beyond the literal interpretation.