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 Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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.' Example: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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. Example: 'It’s raining cats and dogs.'

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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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How does Hyperbole differ from a Metaphor?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis, while a metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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Can you give an example of Personification?

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Example of personification: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'