Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things 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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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Time is a thief.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figurative language: 'I have a ton of homework.'

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Hyperbole.

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What does it mean to personify something?

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To personify something means to give human qualities or characteristics to non-human things.

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

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Personification.