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The word onomatopoeia may be difficultto say and spell, but it is easy to explain. It is a type of figurative language, acreative way of using words in writing. An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound of something like moo. Many onomatopoeias are animal sounds like ruff, meow, and baa. Some are words we hear in nature such as splash, crunch, and boom. Can you think of one on your own?

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Similes and metaphors are types of figurative language. Many people confuse them because they both compare an object to another. The difference is that a simile compares one thing to another by using the words as or like while a metaphor says that one this is something else. An example of a simile is: The girl ran as fast as a cheetah. An example of a metaphor is: That girl is a cheetah. Can you see the difference?

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Idioms are a type of figurative language. They are fun to use and read, but they can be difficult for young children or people who are learning the English language to understand. That’s because idioms are phrases that have a different figurative meaning that the literal meanings of each word. For example, it’s raining cats and dogs actually means it is raining hard. Without context, it can be difficult to understand the meaning.

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Idioms are fun to learn, but they can sometimes be confusing. They can pose a problem for young learners or those not yet skillful in the English language. Being exposed to different idioms and learning their meaning is one way to help learners understand them. Another solution is to look at the context in which the idiom is being used. This makes it easier to infer what they idiom means.

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