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 non-human things or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between 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 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 unrelated 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.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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The difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does it mean when someone says 'He has a heart of stone'?

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This metaphor means that the person is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

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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, often used for emphasis.