Figurative Langugae

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What is an idiom?

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A group of words that cannot be understood merely by knowing the individual meanings of each word. Example: 'It is raining cats and dogs.'

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What type of figurative language gives human qualities to objects or animals?

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Personification. Example: 'The grasshopper scolded James for being scared.'

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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: 'She is as cute as a button.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I like pancakes so much I could eat a million of them.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'Boing! Boing! Squeak!'

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

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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 proverb?

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A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice. Example: 'A stitch in time saves nine.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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

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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 makes a direct comparison without those words.