Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

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Define personification.

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Define simile.

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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Define onomatopoeia.

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and making comparisons that deepen understanding.

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Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.