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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'boom!', which mimics the sound of an explosion.

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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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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'as brave as a lion'.

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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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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'the wind whispered through the trees'.

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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 or effect.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to make writing more interesting and visual, to emphasize an idea, and to create a stronger impact.

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