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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or imaginative descriptions.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, helping to illustrate a point.

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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'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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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, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.' This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.' This compares her smile to the brightness of the sun.

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What does it mean to say 'the wind whispered'?

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This is an example of personification, as it gives the wind human-like qualities.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by making it more vivid and expressive, helping readers to visualize and connect with the text.