Idioms, Alliteration, and Onomatopoeia

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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. For example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'meow'.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is 'break the ice', which means to start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does the term 'figurative language' mean?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, often to create a more vivid or imaginative description.

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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Alliteration is used to create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

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Identify an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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The cat went 'meow' when it was hungry.

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons or exaggerations to convey a meaning.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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Sure! 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'

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What does 'buzz' represent in onomatopoeia?

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'Buzz' represents the sound made by bees or other insects.