Analyzing 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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What does a simile do?

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A simile compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, suggesting a similarity without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does personification mean?

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Personification is giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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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 it mean to analyze figurative language?

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To analyze figurative language means to examine how the author uses it to convey deeper meanings or emotions in the text.

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Why is figurative language important in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by making it more vivid and engaging, helping readers to visualize and connect with the text.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create mental pictures for the reader.

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What does the phrase 'fighting the sleep that wanted to take him' imply?

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It implies that the person is struggling to stay awake and resist falling asleep.

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What does it mean when the wind 'howled'?

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When the wind 'howled', it suggests a loud, strong sound, indicating a fierce or intense storm.