Figurative Language Identification

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I'm 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 by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'Deafening silence.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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

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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 onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'Buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'clang.'

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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 ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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How does hyperbole differ from a metaphor?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for effect, 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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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'