Figurative Language Flashcard

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Simile example:

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Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

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Difference between simile and metaphor:

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor directly equates without them.

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Metaphor: a figure of speech comparing unlike things, e.g., 'The world is a stage.'

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying that one thing is the other.

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Concept of personification with an example.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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Personification enhances text meaning by making it more relatable and engaging.

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Personification makes the text more relatable and engaging for the reader.

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What is hyperbole?

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Example: I've told you a million times to clean your room!

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Alliteration: Example?

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She sells seashells by the seashore.

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Example of onomatopoeia:

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The bees buzzed around the flowers.

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Types of figurative language in literature:

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Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, symbolism

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Importance of figurative language in writing

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Adds depth and imagery, making writing engaging and impactful.