Figurative Language Review

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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, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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 without using 'like' or 'as', for example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect, such as 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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, like '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', for example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or theme, such as in the phrase 'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.'

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What does 'Shawn would move mountains for Angela' mean?

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This hyperbole means that Shawn would do anything for Angela.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging and expressive.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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