Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does the simile 'My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time' mean?

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She gets really angry.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.

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What does the phrase 'The camera loves me!' mean in terms of personification?

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Photos of me are always really good.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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How does figurative language enhance writing?

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It adds depth, emotion, and clarity to the text.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.