Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of a metaphor in literature?

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Time is a thief.

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What does it mean to use figurative language?

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To convey meanings that are different from the literal interpretation.