Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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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.

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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'.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: '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 given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is the effect of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is: 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.'.