Figurative Language Game

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'Bittersweet' or 'deafening silence.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'Buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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How does hyperbole differ from metaphor?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis, while a metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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Can you give an example of personification in literature?

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In 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein, the tree is personified as it shows emotions and interacts with the boy.