Figurative Language

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Simile: Figurative language using 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

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Figurative language using 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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Metaphor: A figure of speech suggesting two different things are the same.

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A figure of speech suggesting that two different things are the same.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase that means something different than its literal meaning.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

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You are as slow as a snail.

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Simile

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You are as fast as lightning.

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Simile

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The garden was beautiful, Stacy had a GREEN THUMB!

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Idiom

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Bob was so kind, his heart was like gold.

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Simile

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The teacher is a fountain of knowledge.

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Metaphor

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I hope we have a snow day. Cross your fingers!

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Idiom