Figurative Language Review

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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'. For 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described. For example, 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more imaginative and impactful way.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine.'

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This is an example of metaphor.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is an example of simile.

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Identify the figurative language: 'I have a million things to do today.'

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This is an example of hyperbole.