Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and more.

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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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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'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that sound like what they mean, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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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 a simile.

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'He runs like the wind' is an example of a simile.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo' is an example of a metaphor.

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What does it mean to say something is 'as cool as a cucumber'?

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It means to be very calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding color, depth, and meaning, making it more engaging and expressive.