Freak the Mighty Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two unlike objects not using like or as.

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What is personification?

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Giving human-like characteristics to non-living objects.

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What is hyperbole?

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Truth is exaggerated for humor or emphasis.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that describes a sound being made.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unlike objects using like or as.

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Identify the two types of figurative language in the quote: "you float like a cloud - no, you are a cloud."

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Simile and Metaphor.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What is the effect of using personification in writing?

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It helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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How does onomatopoeia enhance a story?

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It makes the writing more immersive by mimicking real sounds.