Language (L.5.4 & L.5.5.a)

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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, 'He runs like the wind.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What does 'search high and low' mean?

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The phrase 'search high and low' means to look everywhere or to try very hard to find something.

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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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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'hiss', and 'bang'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, making writing more engaging.

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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 two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'