Figurative Language

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What is Personification?

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Giving human characteristics to nonhuman objects or animals.

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What is a Simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Example of Personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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It means the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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Example of Simile: 'Her smile was like the sun.' What does this mean?

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It means her smile is being compared to the brightness of the sun.

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Example of Metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives.

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Example of Alliteration: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.' What does this mean?

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It means the repetition of the 's' sound creates a rhythmic effect.