Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, and hyperboles to create vivid imagery and convey emotions.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight a similarity between them.

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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, suggesting that one thing is another.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases, often used in poetry and prose for rhythm and emphasis.

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Identify the figurative language in the phrase: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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Identify the figurative language in the phrase: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile, comparing his running speed to the wind using 'like'.

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What word indicates a simile?

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The words 'like' or 'as' indicate a simile.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole is used to create emphasis, evoke strong feelings, or create a dramatic effect.