Figurative Language

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is Alliteration?

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Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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What is Personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is an Idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is a Simile?

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A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Words that sound like their meaning, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Give an example of Hyperbole.

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Give an example of Alliteration.

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'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'