Christmas Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. For example, 'The sun was a stove, melting the ice from the roads.'

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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, 'At night, the Christmas lights were bright as day.'

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What does personification mean?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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, 'City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.'

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What does it mean when sidewalks are 'dressed in holiday style'?

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It means that the sidewalks are decorated for the holidays, often with lights and festive decorations.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Identify an example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.'

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This statement compares time to a thief, suggesting that it steals moments from our lives.

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Identify an example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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This statement compares her smile to sunshine using 'like', indicating it brings warmth and happiness.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The flowers danced in the wind,' giving flowers human-like qualities.