Understanding Figurative Language in Poetry

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly states that one thing is another, highlighting similarities between them.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are given to non-human things.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

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To add depth and meaning, making the poem more expressive and engaging.

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What does the term 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

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A metaphor states that one thing is another, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'Time is a thief' - suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her smile was like sunshine' - comparing a smile to sunshine using 'like'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.