Figurative Language

Figurative Language

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English

5th Grade

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1.

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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.

2.

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What is a Simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

3.

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Example of a Simile:

Back

'Her smile is like sunshine.'

4.

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What is a Metaphor?

Back

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

5.

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Example of a Metaphor:

Back

'Time is a thief.'

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What is Personification?

Back

Personification is a figure of speech in which human traits or characteristics are given to non-human things.

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Example of Personification:

Back

'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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