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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Example of personification: 'The sun begged me to get out of bed.' What figurative language is used?

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Personification.

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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 is the other.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Baby, you're a firework.' What figurative language is used?

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Metaphor.

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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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Example of a simile: 'I am as hungry as a bear!' What figurative language is used?

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Simile.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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 'popping'.

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Example of onomatopoeia: 'Ryley was popping his legos together.' What word is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Popping.