Figurative Language/ Sept 12

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"Life is like a box of chocolates" is a type of figurative language.

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simile

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Mr. Thomas sat on his porch in a bathrobe and slippers, newspaper in hand, while neighbors left for the day. Mr. Rosencrantz offered his cell phone. We can infer that...

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Mr. Thomas locked his keys in his house.

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Definition of inference:

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A conclusion or opinion reached from known facts or evidence.

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The world was staring at me! This is an example of __________.

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hyperbole

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Figurative language in 'He did stack the piles of shingles, but almost cried when a nail bit his thumb.'

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personification

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The black algae came up like a foamy monster. This is an example of a ___________.

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simile

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Jan ate the hotdog despite its digestive challenges.

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Jan has difficulty digesting hotdogs.

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Non-Human Things with human traits is ________.

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personification