Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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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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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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What does it mean when we say 'the car complained'?

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It means that the car was making noises and not starting properly.

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What does the phrase 'costs an arm and a leg' mean?

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It means that something is very expensive.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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What is an example of hyperbole in everyday language?

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

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How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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Can you give an example of personification?

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