Figurative Language

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It enhances writing by adding depth and creativity.

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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.

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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'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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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 or phrases.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory terms are combined to create a new meaning.

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Example of Personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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This means that the wind is given the human ability to whisper, suggesting a gentle and soft movement.

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Example of Simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this imply?

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This implies that her smile is warm and bright, similar to the effect of sunshine.