Exploring Figurative Language

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'A bear of a lesson' signifies:

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A difficult lesson

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Purpose of figurative language?

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To express ideas creatively.

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Simile

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Comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a metaphor:

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Love is a rose.

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Metaphor: A comparison without 'like' or 'as'.

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A comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

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Personification definition

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Describing something non-human as if it were human.

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Example of personification:

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The storm raged on.

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Example of hyperbole:

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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Difference between allusion and illusion?

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An allusion is a reference; an illusion is a deceptive appearance.

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Why are allusions useful in language?

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They enrich language by referencing common knowledge.