What is figurative language?
Figurative Language

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, and personification.
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Define simile.
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight a similarity.
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Define metaphor.
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.
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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 or phrases, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.
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Define hyperbole.
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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
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What is personification?
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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.
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Example of a simile.
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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'
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