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, often to create vivid imagery or express complex ideas.

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What is a simile?

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

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'She swims like a fish.'

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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'I could sleep for a thousand years.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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Words like 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle' are examples of onomatopoeia.

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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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Provide an example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is 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'.