Figurative Language/Story Elements

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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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'.

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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'.

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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.

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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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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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Example of a simile: 'The stars were like diamonds in the sky.' What does this mean?

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This simile compares stars to diamonds, suggesting they are bright and beautiful.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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This metaphor suggests that time steals moments from our lives, implying it passes quickly.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is an example of personification, as it gives the wind human-like qualities.

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Identify the figurative language: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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This is an example of alliteration, as it repeats the 's' sound.