6th Grade Figurative Language

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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. Example: 'Cathy the cat craves candy.'

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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.' Example: 'Fall breaks are sweeter than honey!'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'There are trillions of varieties of vegetables.'

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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. Example: 'The pumpkin pie begged me to eat the whole thing!'

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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.' Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'The bees buzzed in the garden.'

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, enhancing the reader's experience.

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Identify an example of Alliteration.

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Example: 'Ellie the elephant ate eight eggs.'

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Identify an example of Hyperbole.

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Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!'

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Identify an example of Personification.

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Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'