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 imaginative ways.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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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, such as 'She sells sea shells'.

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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, like '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', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things, like saying '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, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more engaging way.

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Can you give an example of onomatopoeia?

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'bang', which represents the sound of an explosion.

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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'.