Christmas Figurative Language

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is an Idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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Can you give an example of Personification?

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Sure! 'The flowers danced in the breeze' is an example of personification.

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Can you give an example of a Simile?

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Yes! 'He runs like the wind' is an example of a simile.

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Can you give an example of Alliteration?

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Certainly! 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep' is an example of alliteration.