Figurative Language

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Happy Harry handles handsprings horribly.'

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What is personification?

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

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The kite drank the wind and laughed across the sky.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping to create mental images for the reader.

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What type of imagery is used in the phrase 'The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house'?

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The type of imagery used is sound.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to convey meanings in a more imaginative and vivid way, enhancing the reader's experience.

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What are some common types of figurative language?

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Common types of figurative language include simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and alliteration.

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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'.

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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'.