What is a metaphor?
HMH Module 1

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. For example, 'The house was a zoo' means the house was very noisy and chaotic.
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'un-'?
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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.
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Where does a suffix go in a word?
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A suffix is added to the end of a word. For example, in the word 'happiness', '-ness' is the suffix.
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What does the word 'gently' mean?
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The word 'gently' describes something done softly or with care.
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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, 'as brave as a lion'.
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What is hyperbole?
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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.
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What is assonance?
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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. For example, 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain'.
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