Christmas Figurative Language

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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, 'The pile of gifts was as tall as a mountain.'

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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, 'sneakily slipped' in 'I sneakily slipped down the stairs.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Christmas shopping at the mall is a nightmare.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind. For example, 'I love the sweet taste of fluffy Christmas sugar cookies.'

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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, 'My Christmas list is a mile long!'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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 the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create more interesting and vivid descriptions, convey emotions, and enhance the meaning of the text.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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Sure! An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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Certainly! An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'