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, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Identify the figurative language: 'Their prayers of thanks sounded like a sweet melody.'

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This is a simile because it compares prayers to a sweet melody using 'like'.

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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 compares flavors to heaven without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'I'm starving! I'm definitely going to eat at least 15 apple pies, 3 turkeys, and 6 portions of mashed potatoes!'

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This is hyperbole because it exaggerates the amount of food to emphasize hunger.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Having the whole family home for dinner sometimes seems like a circus.'

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This is a simile because it compares a family gathering to a circus using 'like'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'I think the job of washing the huge pile of dishes after Thanksgiving dinner is torture.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares washing dishes to torture without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions.