Figurative Language #2

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Example: 'The raindrops danced on the tabletop.'

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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. Example: 'The sad student sat silently.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'BAM!' when the door shut.

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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.' Example: 'The pillow was like a marshmallow, puffy and soft.'

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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.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions.

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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