Warm Up - Figurative Language

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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 thing is another, helping to create a vivid image or idea.

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What does the metaphor 'Each blade of grass was a tiny sword pointed firmly at our bare feet' mean?

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It means that the grass created an uncomfortable feeling on the bottom of their feet.

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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 does the metaphor 'The detective listened to her story with a wooden face' imply?

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It implies that the detective showed no emotion.

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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 the sentence 'After she left, the sun never shined again' illustrate?

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It illustrates hyperbole, as it exaggerates the impact of her leaving.

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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 does the metaphor 'The sound of your breath is music of which I will not tire' mean?

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It means that the speaker finds comfort and beauty in the sound of the other person's breath.

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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 ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions.

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What does the sentence 'Fear lurks, watching me, waiting for the moment to pounce' demonstrate?

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It demonstrates personification, as fear is given human-like qualities.