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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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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.

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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 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 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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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does it mean?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly.

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Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does it mean?

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It means her smile is warm and bright, similar to the effect of sunshine.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I could sleep for a thousand years.' What does it mean?

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It means the person is extremely tired, not that they will literally sleep for a thousand years.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful way.

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

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This is an example of personification, as it gives the wind human-like qualities.

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