Figurative Language - Examples

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of personification: "Cookies and cakes called to him from the display case, 'Eat us up!'"

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This sentence gives human-like qualities to cookies and cakes.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a metaphor: "Soft and warm, the bed was an oasis."

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This sentence compares the bed to an oasis, suggesting comfort and safety.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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Example of imagery: "Her grandmother's apartment was neat and tidy, and it smelled like an odd mix of peppermints and lemon cleaner."

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This sentence uses sensory details to create a vivid picture of the apartment.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Example of alliteration: "Kaylee calmly carried her cat into the car."

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The repetition of the 'c' sound creates a rhythmic effect.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile: "Her smile was like sunshine."

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This sentence compares a smile to sunshine, suggesting warmth and happiness.