Harry Potter Figurative Language

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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.

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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 does the idiom 'dead in his tracks' mean?

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It means to stop suddenly and completely, often due to surprise or shock.

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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 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'.

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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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Give an example of hyperbole from Harry Potter.

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An example of hyperbole is 'Questions exploded inside Harry's head.'

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Give an example of personification from Harry Potter.

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An example of personification is 'the sofa which groaned and sank even lower.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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How does a simile enhance writing?

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A simile enhances writing by creating a visual comparison that helps readers understand and relate to the description.