Understanding Figurative Language

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Main purpose of understanding figurative language in 8th grade?

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Enhance reading comprehension and creativity.

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'The apple of my eye' implies something or someone cherished deeply.

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Cherished deeply.

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Example of a simile:

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"She is as brave as a lion"

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Figurative language's effect on reader experience?

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Enhances emotional and imaginative engagement.

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NOT a purpose of similes:

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To add symbolic meaning without direct comparison

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Distinction between metaphor and simile

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Use of 'like' or 'as'

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Effect of hyperbole in writing?

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Emphasizes a point through exaggeration

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Example of personification:

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"The wind whispered through the trees"

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What does 'suffering' mean for a car?

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It requires maintenance or repair

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Importance of practicing figurative language?

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To communicate more effectively