What is figurative language?
Figurative Language Grade 8

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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 a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims 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 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 as bright as the sun."
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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 unlike things 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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