Inspired By Nature- Figurative Language & Vocab

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is personification?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What does 'insulate' mean?

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To prevent the passage of heat through; to protect from heat or cold.

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What does 'splinter' mean in the context of breaking something?

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To break into sharp, thin pieces.

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What is the function of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."