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 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, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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, often culturally specific.

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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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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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What is hyperbole?

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

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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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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'.

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What does it mean to analyze figurative language in a text?

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To analyze figurative language means to examine how the author uses metaphors, similes, personification, and other figures of speech to convey deeper meanings.

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How can figurative language enhance writing?

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Figurative language can enhance writing by making it more vivid, engaging, and expressive, helping readers to visualize and connect with the text.