Figurative language and Allusions

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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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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, often used to make a comparison or to add meaning.

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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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What does 'the lion's share' mean?

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'The lion's share' refers to the largest portion of something, often taken unfairly.

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What does it mean to be a 'Scrooge'?

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To be a 'Scrooge' means to be stingy or miserly, similar to the character Ebenezer Scrooge from 'A Christmas Carol'.

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What is personification?

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

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What does the phrase 'to throw in the towel' mean?

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'To throw in the towel' means to give up or admit defeat, often used in the context of sports.

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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 does it mean to 'break the ice'?

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'To break the ice' means to initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.