Figurative Language

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'crash.'

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Give an example of Onomatopoeia.

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Examples include 'bang,' 'sizzle,' and 'pop.'

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What is an Idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, like 'it's raining cats and dogs.'

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Give an example of an Idiom.

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An example of an idiom is 'kick the bucket,' which means to die.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Give an example of Personification.

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An example of personification is 'the wind whispered through the trees.'

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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 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a Simile.

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An example of a simile is 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Give an example of a Metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'time is a thief.'