Figurative language review

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"My room is a pigsty." is an example of a

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Metaphor

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Definition of Metaphor

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Used to make a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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Example of Personification

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The sun smiles down on us.

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Definition of Personification

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Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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Personification Example in Animals

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The dog laughed at the joke.

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Definition of Foreshadow

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When an author hints at future events.

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Definition of Simile

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A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".

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Example of Foreshadowing

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The dark clouds gathering in the distance hinted at the impending doom in the story.

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Definition of Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Example of Simile

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.