Figurative Language in "Dark They Were, And Golden Eyed"

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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 techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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Define 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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Define 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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Define 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 the purpose of using figurative language in literature?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, evoking emotions, and adding depth to the text.

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Example of a simile from 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'.

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'The man felt his hair wave and the tissues of his body tense as if he were in the center of a vacuum.'

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Example of personification from 'Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed'.

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'Each tree felt its touch.'

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How does the simile in 'the grass was coloring itself slowly and silently like spring violets' contribute to the atmosphere?

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It compares the grass to spring violets and contributes to an eerie and supernatural atmosphere.

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Why is personification effective in storytelling?

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Personification makes descriptions more relatable and engaging by giving human traits to non-human elements.