Figurative language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special meaning or effect, often by comparing things or describing them in a creative way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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 onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief' is a metaphor that suggests time steals moments from our lives.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine' is a simile comparing a smile to sunshine.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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'Silly snakes slither silently' is an example of alliteration.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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The word 'bang' is an example of onomatopoeia, as it sounds like an explosion.