One and Only Ivan Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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The flowers danced in the breeze.

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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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Give an example of a metaphor.

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His words were a dagger in my heart.

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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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Give an example of a simile.

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The wind howled like a pack of wolves.

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What does it mean when we say 'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day'?

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It means her smile brings joy and warmth, especially in difficult times.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Identify the two things being compared in the simile: 'The wind howled like a pack of wolves.'

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Wind and a pack of wolves.

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What does it mean when we say 'The moon whispered secrets to the night'?

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It means the moon created a peaceful and quiet atmosphere during the night.