Figurative Language in The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It helps to create vivid imagery and convey emotions.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of personification in literature?

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In 'The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind', the quote 'the hunger played games with my mind' personifies hunger as if it can play games.

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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 in literature?

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In 'The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind', the quote 'squirming into the crowd like mice under a door' is a simile comparing boys to mice.

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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 in literature?

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An example of hyperbole could be saying '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 direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a metaphor in literature?

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An example of a metaphor could be saying 'Time is a thief' to suggest that time steals moments from our lives.

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How does figurative language enhance storytelling?

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Figurative language enhances storytelling by creating vivid imagery, evoking emotions, and making the text more engaging and relatable.

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