Figurative Language Christmas FAC

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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, like 'buzz' or 'rip.'

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Give an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'The clock went tick-tock.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is language that appeals to the senses, creating a picture in the reader's mind.

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Provide an example of imagery.

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An example of imagery is: 'The warm sun kissed my skin as the sweet scent of flowers filled the air.'

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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, without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a common saying that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is: 'It's raining cats and dogs,' meaning it's raining heavily.