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 various techniques like similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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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 does it mean when we say 'the camera loves me'?

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This is an example of personification, suggesting that the camera captures the person's image beautifully, as if it has affection for them.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo, implying it was noisy and disorderly.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by making it more vivid and expressive, helping to convey emotions and create imagery.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'He is a shining star in the classroom', meaning he stands out for his brilliance.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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This simile means that someone is very busy and active, similar to how bees are constantly working.