Figurative Language Flashcard

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Example of a metaphor: The classroom was a zoo.

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The classroom was a zoo.

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Simile definition

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to a non-living thing.

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Hyperbole: A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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A hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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Vivid imagery example:

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Leaves danced gently in the breeze.

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Example of personification:

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The moon was sleeping in the sky.

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Purpose of figurative language in texts?

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To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth and complexity.