Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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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'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figurative language: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Simile

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Identify the figurative language: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Hyperbole

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid imagery, convey emotions, and enhance the reader's understanding and engagement with the text.