Figurative Language

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What is the definition of inference?

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A conclusion or opinion that is reached because of known facts or evidence.

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What figurative language is used in the phrase 'The black algae came up like a foamy monster'?

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Simile.

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What is the term for non-human things compared with human characteristics?

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Personification.

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What type of figurative language is represented by the phrase 'Life is like a box of chocolates'?

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Simile.

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In the sentence 'He did stack the piles of shingles, but almost cried when a nail bit his thumb,' what figurative language is used?

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Personification.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more relatable and impactful way.

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Identify a key characteristic of metaphors.

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A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'