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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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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 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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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Why do writers use figurative language?

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Writers use figurative language to make their writing more interesting, to create vivid imagery, and to emphasize ideas.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader.