Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is the use of a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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Define hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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 personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Examples of onomatopoeia include words like 'clang', 'whisper', and 'roar'.

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What does it mean to use figurative language?

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Using figurative language means employing various techniques to convey meanings in a more imaginative or vivid way.

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What is the purpose of hyperbole in writing?

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The purpose of hyperbole is to create emphasis or a dramatic effect, often to evoke strong feelings or to make a point.