Figurative Language Review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known work of literature, art, music, or a historical event.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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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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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 is the other.

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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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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does it mean when we say 'the camera loves me'?

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This is an example of personification, meaning that the person takes great photos or looks good in pictures.

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What does the phrase 'regular Einstein' imply?

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This is an allusion suggesting that the person is very intelligent, referencing Albert Einstein.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery.