5th Grade Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'cold feet' means to feel nervous or anxious.

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Can you give an example of an idiom?

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An example of an idiom is 'kick the bucket,' which means to die.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. It is often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm and emphasis.

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Can you provide an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Can you provide an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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'.