Figurative Language

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree' means children often resemble their parents.

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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, 'That girl was quick like a cheetah'.

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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. For example, 'Suzie sells seashells by the seashore'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The shadows crept through the hallway'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What does 'The early bird catches the worm' mean?

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This idiom means that those who start early or take action will have an advantage.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth and creativity, allowing readers to visualize and connect with the text.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The world is a stage', suggesting life is like a performance.