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 express 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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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is "The wind whispered through the trees," where the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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What does the phrase 'the camera loves me' imply?

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It implies that the person takes great photos or looks good in pictures, rather than suggesting that the camera has feelings.

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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.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is "Time is a thief," suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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What does it mean when someone says 'Sally is the sun in my life'?

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It means that Sally brings joy and warmth to the speaker's life, indicating her importance.

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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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An example of a simile is "Her smile was like sunshine," comparing a smile to sunshine.

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What does the phrase 'Jenna is like a blooming flower' suggest?

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It suggests that Jenna is growing and developing, much like a flower that is blossoming.

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