3.3 Figurative Language

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells.'

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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 'like' or 'as,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I have a ton of homework.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe, such as 'buzz,' 'bang,' or 'sizzle.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create vivid imagery.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create more interesting and vivid descriptions, evoke emotions, and convey meanings in a creative way.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine.'