Figurative Language

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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 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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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, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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Identify the figurative language: 'Time is a thief.'

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This is a metaphor, suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile, comparing bravery to that of a lion using '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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Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is personification, as it gives the wind human-like qualities.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

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This is personification, attributing the human action of dancing to stars.