Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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.' Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It’s raining cats and dogs' means it’s raining heavily.

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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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'clang.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful way.

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How does hyperbole differ from a metaphor?

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