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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of hyperbole.

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"I have a million things to do!"

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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.

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Example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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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 by stating that one is the other.

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Example of a metaphor.

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"He is a shining star in the classroom."

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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.

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"She is as brave as a lion."

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey deeper meanings.