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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia.

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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, '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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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

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Why do authors use figurative language?

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Authors use figurative language to create vivid imagery, convey emotions, and enhance the reader's experience.

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What does it mean to analyze figurative language?

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To analyze figurative language means to examine how the author uses these techniques to convey meaning, create mood, or develop characters.

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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. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps the reader visualize scenes, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings.

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What is the purpose of a metaphor in writing?

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The purpose of a metaphor is to create a direct comparison that adds depth and understanding to the subject being described.