Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Example of personification: 'The sun begged me to get out of bed.' What does this mean?

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This means that the sun is described as if it has feelings, suggesting it is bright and inviting.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a metaphor: 'The car is a dinosaur.' What does this imply?

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This implies that the car is very old.

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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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Example of a simile: 'Her smile is like sunshine.' What does this mean?

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This means that her smile is bright and cheerful, similar to sunshine.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Example of alliteration: 'Tex was tickled as he tasted the tarantula's toes.' What is being highlighted here?

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This highlights the repetition of the 't' sound, creating a playful rhythm.

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What is hyperbole?

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