Figurative Language in Literature

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What is an extended metaphor?

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A metaphor that compares two seemingly unlike things in various ways through a paragraph, a stanza, or an entire literary work.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that uses the word 'like' or 'as' to compare two seemingly unlike things.

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What is figurative language?

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Expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but express some truth beyond the literal level.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two seemingly unlike things but implies a comparison instead of stating it directly with the word 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which an animal, an object, a force of nature, or an idea is given human form or qualities.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in literature?

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To create vivid imagery and express complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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Can you give an example of an extended metaphor?

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In Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', life is compared to a stage and people to actors.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Why is personification used in poetry?

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To give human qualities to non-human elements, making them more relatable and enhancing emotional impact.

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What effect does an extended metaphor have on a reader?

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It allows the reader to explore deeper meanings and connections between the compared elements.