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The Sounds of Language: Exploring Onomatopoeia
This video delves into the figure of speech onomatopoeia, where words imitate the sounds they describe. It showcases various examples, from the clacking of shoes to the chimes in poems, illustrating how onomatopoeia enhances descriptive...
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Literal versus Figurative
This is the video titled “Literal versus Figurative” which discusses idioms and adages and compares their literal and figurative meanings.
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Parts of Speech: Conjunctions and Interjections
In this video, the teacher introduces the remaining two parts of speech - conjunctions and interjections. They explain how conjunctions join or connect words, phrases, or clauses, and how interjections are spontaneous words used with an...
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Parts of Speech: Verbs, Adverbs, and Prepositions
In this video session on English grammar, the teacher discusses the three groups of parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. They then move on to the next three groups: verbs, adverbs, and prepositions. The teacher explains how...
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Parts of Speech: Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives
In this video, the teacher introduces the concept of parts of speech in English grammar. The focus is on nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. The teacher explains the definitions and functions of each part of speech and provides examples for...
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Similes and Metaphors
It only takes 90 seconds for this student to explain the differences between a simile and a metaphor. He gives examples of different phrases, along with helpful definition.
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Turtle Diary: Decoding Metaphors and Similes
A video [1:15] explaining and giving examples of how to decode similes and metaphors.
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Turtle Diary: Metaphor for Kids
An educational video [1:55] that defines and gives examples of metaphors.
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Turtle Diary: What Is a Simile
An educational video [1:04] that defines and gives examples of similes.