Figurative Language and Sound Devices

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

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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, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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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 hyperbole?

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

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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, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. For example, 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions in the reader.

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How does a simile enhance writing?

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A simile enhances writing by creating a vivid comparison that helps the reader visualize and understand the concept better.