Bud Not Buddy Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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Which type of figurative language gives human qualities to non-human things?

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Personification.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a type of figurative language that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a type of figurative language that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What effect does figurative language have on the reader?

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Figurative language creates vivid imagery, evokes emotions, and enhances understanding and engagement.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What type of figurative language is used in 'He's as strong as an ox'?

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Simile.

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What type of figurative language is used in 'The stars danced in the sky'?

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Personification.