Figurative Language Review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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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' to highlight a similarity.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'She is as brave as a lion.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound associated with it, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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'The bees buzzed in the garden.'

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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 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’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What does the phrase 'born with a silver spoon in his mouth' mean?

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It means that someone was born into a wealthy or privileged family.