Figurative Language Review

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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: 'The gentle giant jumped in jubilation.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human characteristics are given to animals, plants, objects, or ideas. Example: 'The moon followed me through the night.'

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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.' Example: 'Your room is a pigsty!'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'Avery was so mad his head blew up.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM!'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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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 was as bright as the sun.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

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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 evoke emotions.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.