Figurative Language review 6th

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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, 'He is 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 makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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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What is personification?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'splash'.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind. For example, 'The golden sun set over the calm, blue ocean.'

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What is irony?

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Irony is a figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning. For example, saying 'What a beautiful day!' during a storm.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I’ve told you a million times!'