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 imaginative ways.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth to writing.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

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Personification.

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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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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'The snow is a white blanket.'

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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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Explain the meaning of the simile: 'Anna cried like a baby.'

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Anna would not stop crying.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'