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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same beginning consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is Allusion?

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A reference to a well-known work of literature, art, music, etc.

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What does the phrase 'The camera loves me!' mean?

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Photos of me are always really good.

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What is Personification?

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Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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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 a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is 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 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 Alliteration.

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.