Figurative Language: The Airport

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or references to convey emotions or ideas.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to communicate to the reader.

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Define allusion.

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An allusion is a reference to a famous person, historical event, place, movie, or song that is used to make a point or create a connection.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a type of figurative language that uses words that sound like the idea they represent, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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 by stating that one is the other.

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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, such as 'kick the bucket' meaning 'to die'.

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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, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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Give an example of an allusion.

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An example of an allusion is referring to someone as a 'Scrooge' to imply they are miserly, referencing the character from Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.

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What does it mean to get lost in an airport?

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Getting lost in an airport refers to the confusion and disorientation travelers may feel due to the complex layout and numerous terminals.