The Outsiders Figurative Language

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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 from 'The Outsiders'.

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'So I stood there like a bump on a log while they surrounded me.'

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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 from 'The Outsiders'.

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'My overactive imagination was running away with me again.'

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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.

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Provide an example of hyperbole from 'The Outsiders'.

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'Johnny worshiped the ground Dallas walked on...'

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What is allusion?

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Allusion is a figure of speech that references a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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Provide an example of allusion from 'The Outsiders'.

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'He didn't have Darry's superman qualities.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language in literature?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing complex ideas, and evoking emotions.

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Identify a common type of figurative language used in 'The Outsiders'.

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Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and allusion are all common types of figurative language used.