What is figurative language?
Figurative Language

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.
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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' to highlight similarities.
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Provide an example of a simile.
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'He runs like the wind.'
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.
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Provide an example of a metaphor.
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'Time is a thief.'
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What is personification?
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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.
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Provide an example of personification.
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'The wind whispered through the trees.'
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