Figurative Language Practice

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What is Personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating one is the other.

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Example of Personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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It means the wind is given human-like qualities, suggesting a gentle or soft sound.

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Example of Hyperbole: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does this mean?

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It means the speaker is very hungry, but it is an exaggeration.

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Example of Simile: 'Her smile was like the sun.' What does this mean?

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It means her smile is being compared to the sun, suggesting it is bright and warm.

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Example of Metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting it passes quickly.

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Example of Alliteration: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.' What does this mean?

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It showcases the repetition of the 's' sound, creating a rhythmic effect.