Figurative Language Review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that attributes human characteristics or actions to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without using those words.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is: 'It's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.