Figures of speech

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What is a figure of speech?

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A figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a meaning different from its literal interpretation, often used to create a special effect or meaning.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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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.

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Give an example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents.