Figurative language

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits to something that is not human.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates a sound, for example, BUZZ and POP.

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What is a metaphor?

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Comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a simile?

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Comparing two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What does hyperbole mean?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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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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Can you give an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Words like 'bang,' 'crash,' and 'sizzle'.

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What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

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It emphasizes a point or creates a dramatic effect.