Christmas Figurative Language

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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'. For example, 'The snow covered the ground like icing on a cake.'

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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. For example, 'The crackling of the fire and the creaking of the floor.'

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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'. For example, 'Family is a warm fire on a winter night.'

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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. For example, 'It doesn't take long to find the holiday spirit.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. For example, 'Rip! Rip!' when describing tearing paper.

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Give an example of a simile related to Christmas.

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'The lights twinkled like stars in the night sky.'

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Give an example of alliteration in a Christmas context.

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'Santa silently slides down the chimney.'

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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Look for a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The Christmas tree was a beacon of joy.'

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'to deck the halls'?

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It means to decorate for the Christmas season.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia in a holiday setting.

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'The fire crackled and popped in the fireplace.'