Technical, Figurative, Connotative Words

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What is the definition of technical meaning?

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Technical meaning refers to words that are used in specific fields or areas to describe the meanings of specific things.

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Give an example of a technical meaning.

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The seed begins the life cycle of a plant.

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What are connotative words?

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Connotative words are words that can draw positive, negative, or neutral responses from a reader.

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What is an example of a connotative word that evokes a positive response?

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Happy.

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What is figurative meaning?

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Figurative meaning refers to words or phrases that are used in a way that is not literal, often to create imagery or express ideas.

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Give an example of figurative meaning.

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The students sounded like a zoo was released inside the cafeteria.

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What are similes?

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Similes are figures of speech that compare two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What are metaphors?

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Metaphors are figures of speech that describe one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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True or False: Similes, metaphors, and hyperboles are all examples of using figurative language.

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True.