Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, and personification.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Define hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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, often culturally specific.

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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 or phrases.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was like the sun shining on a clear day."

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief that steals our moments."

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character in a story.