Figurative Language #1

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, and hyperbole.

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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, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, often used to make a comparison or to provide context.

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What does 'spartan' mean in a figurative sense?

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In a figurative sense, 'spartan' refers to a lifestyle that is simple, austere, and devoid of luxury.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create more engaging, vivid, and imaginative expressions that enhance the reader's understanding and emotional response.