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 meaning or effect, often by comparing things or describing them in a creative way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, suggesting a similarity between them. Example: 'His heart was a block of ice.'

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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.' Example: 'Cathy is as cute as a kitten.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'Everyone knows that!'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'Ribbit!' the frog said.

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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. Example: 'pink and purple popsicles.'

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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. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.' This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'He runs like the wind.' This compares his running speed to the wind.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!' This is an exaggeration to express extreme hunger.