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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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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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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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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What does it mean when we say 'the wind whistled'?

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This is an example of personification, giving the wind a human ability to whistle.

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Why do writers use figurative language?

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Writers use figurative language to make their writing more interesting, to create vivid imagery, and to emphasize ideas.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole creates emphasis and can evoke strong feelings or reactions from the reader.