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 effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human qualities or characteristics to non-human things.

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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.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief."

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep."