Figurative Language Review

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.

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Identify an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'buzz', which imitates the sound made by bees.

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Define 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, often using the verb 'is'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way than literal language.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief', suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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 concepts.

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Identify a sentence that uses hyperbole.

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'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.' This is an exaggerated statement about hunger.