Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special meaning or effect, often by comparing things or describing them in a creative way.

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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 comparison between two things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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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 is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What does 'as big as a house' mean?

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This phrase is a simile that exaggerates the size of something by comparing it to a house.

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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 emotions, and make writing more engaging.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.