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 metaphors, similes, and personification.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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

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This is personification, giving the wind human-like qualities.

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What does the metaphor 'Time is a thief' mean?

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It suggests that time steals moments from our lives, emphasizing how quickly time passes.

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What does the metaphor 'He has a heart of stone' imply?

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It implies that the person is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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

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This is a simile, comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun.