Figurative Language

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English
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6th Grade
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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. It includes various techniques such as metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 thing is another, highlighting similarities 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' to highlight similarities.
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What is personification?
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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the figurative language: 'The world is a stage.'
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This is a metaphor, comparing the world to a stage to suggest that life is performative.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 of whispering.
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