Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison where one thing is said to be another.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that sounds like what it describes.

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What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to animals or objects.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What does alliteration mean?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Words like 'buzz', 'sizzle', or 'bang'.

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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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How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor states one thing is another.

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What is an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.