More Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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Saying one thing is another thing.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that sound like sounds.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Can you give an example of onomatopoeia?

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Words like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor states one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.