Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create vivid imagery or convey complex ideas.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification.

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"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 comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief."

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What is a simile?

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

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Provide an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was like sunshine."

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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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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to enhance the writing by creating imagery, evoking emotions, and making the text more engaging and relatable.

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