Figurative Language Review

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Figurative Language: A word/phrase that deviates from its literal meaning, used to create imagery, dramatic effect, or enhance clarity in writing.

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I read this slide.

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Simile: A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'The water made a sound like kittens lapping.'

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The water was like a blue mirror.

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Identify a simile: He went after the ball like a tiger pouncing on prey.

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He went after the ball like a tiger pouncing on prey.

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Identify the simile: He's as strong as an ox.

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He's as strong as an ox.

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Metaphor: A figure of speech comparing two things without 'like' or 'as'. Example: He is a rock.

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Okay, I get it.

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Identify the metaphor: Her hair was a cheerful scribble when she woke up.

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Her hair was a cheerful scribble.

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Identify a metaphor: The child was a crow squawking in the dark.

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The child was a crow squawking in the dark.

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Personification: giving human traits to objects or animals. Example: “Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.” (Shel Silverstein)

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Personification is giving human qualities to non-human things.

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Personification example:

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The sun kissed our skin.

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Example of personification:

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The lightning danced across the sky.