Figurative language review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'woof'.

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Give an example of personification.

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The stars danced in the night sky.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

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

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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 directly states that one thing is another.

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What does it mean to say 'I haven't seen you in ages'?

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It means that a long time has passed since the last meeting.