Figurative Language

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'His room looked as if a hurricane came through.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'boom', 'buzz', and 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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'Boom!' is an example of onomatopoeia.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Why do people use figurative language?

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People use figurative language to make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasize an idea and make a point.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Give an example of alliteration.

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'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'