Figurative Language (Lots of practice with Allusions)

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, idioms, and allusions.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a famous person, place, event, or literary work that is not explicitly mentioned.

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What does the idiom 'fish out of water' mean?

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It means to feel uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'The Midas Touch' refer to?

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It refers to the ability to make money easily or to turn everything one touches into success.

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What does 'Achille's Heel' mean?

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It refers to a person's weakness or vulnerability, despite overall strength.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does 'Herculean' mean?

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It refers to a task that requires great strength or effort, derived from the mythological hero Hercules.