Figurative Language Grade 8

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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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

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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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Provide an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

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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'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief."

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What are idioms?

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Idioms are phrases or expressions that have a figurative meaning different from their literal meaning, often culturally specific.

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Provide an example of an idiom.

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"It's raining cats and dogs."

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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.