4th Grade- Figurative Language

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits to non-human things, e.g., 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What does it mean when we say 'Shawn would move mountains for Angela'?

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It means Shawn would do anything for Angela.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Words like 'bang', 'crash', or 'meow'.

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How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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The flowers danced in the breeze.