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 meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human characteristics are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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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 makes a direct comparison between two unlike 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, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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It means that the wind is described as if it can whisper, giving it human-like qualities.

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Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this imply?

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It implies that her smile is warm and bright, similar to the effect of sunshine.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this suggest?

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It suggests that time steals moments from our lives, implying that it passes quickly.

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What does the phrase 'the classroom was a zoo' mean?

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It means that the classroom was chaotic and noisy, comparing it to a zoo.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful way.