Literal vs Figurative Language

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What is Literal Language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says. It is straightforward and does not involve any exaggeration or metaphor.

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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 often involves similes, metaphors, and personification.

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Example of Literal Language: 'It is raining hard.' What does it mean?

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It means that there is a lot of rain falling.

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Example of Figurative Language: 'I ran as fast as lightning.' What does it imply?

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It implies that the person ran very quickly, using a metaphor to compare speed to lightning.

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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: 'She is as brave as a lion.' What does this mean?

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It means that she is very brave, comparing her bravery to that of a lion.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a Metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this imply?

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It implies that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Example of Personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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It means that the wind is described as if it can whisper, giving it human-like qualities.