Figurative Language Review

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What is Hyperbole?

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A great exaggeration used to emphasize a point, often for expressive or comic effect. Example: 'I have a ton of chores to do.'

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Books are the keys to your imagination.'

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What is Personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a Symbol?

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A physical object, person, or place that represents an abstract idea or a deeper meaning beyond its literal sense. Example: A dove symbolizes peace.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

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What is Alliteration?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is Imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind. Example: 'The golden sun set over the tranquil sea, casting a warm glow.'

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What is an Idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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To create more interesting and vivid expressions, enhance writing, and convey emotions and ideas in a more impactful way.