Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth to writing.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the simile 'Anna cried like a baby' mean?

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Anna would not stop crying.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create a dramatic effect and emphasize a point.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, while a simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.