Christmas Figurative Language

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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 by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The snowflakes were diamonds falling from the sky.'

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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. For example, 'The Christmas lights danced across the tree.'

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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. For example, 'let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'Thumpity thump thump' mimics the sound of footsteps.

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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'. For example, 'as bright as a star'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees,' where the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept hidden.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.