Figurative Language - 4th grade

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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, 'piece of cake' means something is easy.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse!'

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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 without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create a more vivid or imaginative description.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to enhance writing by making it more expressive, engaging, and imaginative.

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Can you give an example of an idiom?

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An example of an idiom is 'It's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.

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What does 'starving to death' mean in figurative language?

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In figurative language, 'starving to death' is a hyperbole that means someone is very hungry, not literally dying.