What is figurative language?
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 personification?
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Personification is a type of figurative language where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.
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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?
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This means that the wind is described as if it can whisper, giving it human-like qualities.
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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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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this imply?
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This implies that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly.
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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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Example of a simile: 'Her smile is like sunshine.' What does this mean?
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This means that her smile brings warmth and happiness, similar to the effect of sunshine.
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