Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison that does not use like, as, or than.

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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 a simile?

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A comparison that uses 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate the sound they describe.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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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 a metaphor be a simile?

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No, a metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as', while a simile does.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What is the effect of using personification in writing?

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It helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.