Thanksgiving Figurative Language

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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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'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The apples in that pie are as sweet as honey.'

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This is a simile because it compares the sweetness of apples to honey using 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The flavors of the turkey, dressing, and cranberries were heaven in my mouth.'

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This is a metaphor because it describes the flavors as 'heaven' without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Aunt Wendy is planning to eat like a bird this Thanksgiving because she is on a diet.'

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This is an idiom because it means she will eat very little.

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Identify the figurative language: 'I usually hit the hay right after dessert.'

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This is an idiom meaning to go to bed.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Football games after Thanksgiving dinner are my brother's guilty pleasure.'

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This is a metaphor describing football games as a 'guilty pleasure'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Give an example of a simile related to Thanksgiving.

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'The pumpkin pie was as smooth as silk.'