Figurative Language

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

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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. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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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 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What does 'Her cheeks were on fire' mean?

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This is a metaphor that suggests her cheeks were very red, likely from embarrassment or anger.

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What does 'It is raining cats and dogs' mean?

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This idiom means that it is raining very heavily.

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What does 'The house was as black as night' illustrate?

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This is a simile that compares the color of the house to the darkness of night.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions.

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I have a million things to do today.'