What is figurative language?
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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often includes metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.
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Why is figurative language important in poetry?
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Figurative language often reveals the poet's attitude toward the subject of the poem and enhances the emotional impact.
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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, 'She was as graceful as a gazelle'.
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What is onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes, such as 'buzz', 'click', or 'sizzle'.
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What are clue words for a shift in a poem?
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Clue words for a shift in a poem include 'but', 'yet', 'until', and 'however'.
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How does alliteration enhance poetry?
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Alliteration adds rhythm and can create a musical effect, enhancing the mood and sound of the poem.
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What is personification?
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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.
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