What is figurative language?
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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.
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What is personification?
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Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human characteristics to non-human things, animals, or ideas.
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Example of personification: 'The stars in the sky winked.' What does this mean?
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This sentence gives the stars human-like qualities, suggesting they are capable of winking, which is an action only humans can do.
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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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Example of a simile: 'He is as busy as a bee.' What does this imply?
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This simile suggests that the person is very busy, similar to how bees are known for their constant activity.
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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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Example of a metaphor: 'Life is a rollercoaster.' What does this mean?
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This metaphor suggests that life has many ups and downs, similar to the experience of riding a rollercoaster.
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