Poetry

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is hyperbole?

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A figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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

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What is an onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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To create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey deeper meanings.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is 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'.