Figurative Language

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What is a limerick?

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A humorous 5-line poem with an AABBA rhyme pattern.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'as', 'like', or 'than'.

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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', 'as', or 'than'.

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What does personification mean?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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Explain imagery in literature.

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Imagery refers to language and poetic techniques used to create mental pictures and evoke emotions in the reader.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to convey meanings in a more vivid and imaginative way, enhancing the reader's experience.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Define alliteration.

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.