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 meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.

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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'. For example, 'as brave as 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'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the phrase 'putting your foot in your mouth' mean?

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It means to say something embarrassing or inappropriate.

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What is the meaning of the personification in 'The stars danced in the night sky'?

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It suggests that the stars are twinkling or shining brightly, giving them a lively quality.

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What is the effect of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, evoking emotions, and making descriptions more engaging.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'He has a heart of stone', meaning he is emotionally cold.