Exploring Figurative Language Techniques

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, enhancing meaning.

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Explain the metaphor in the phrase 'Time is a thief'.

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It suggests that time can steal moments from our lives.

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What is a paradox?

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A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.

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Analyze the paradox in the statement: 'Less is more'.

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It means that having less can lead to a more fulfilling life.

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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

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Give an example of an oxymoron.

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Deafening silence.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

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Provide an example of an allusion.

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He was a Good Samaritan yesterday when he helped the lady start her car.

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What is repetition in literature?

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The use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point.

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Give an example of a sentence that contains repetition.

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The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.