Interpret Figurative Language

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another.

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What does the verbal irony in Levi's remark suggest?

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Levi was upset about staying home.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What does the personification in the phrase 'the wind playing hide-and-seek' suggest?

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There were occasional gusts of winds.

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What does the personification in 'the drain burped up a spray of brown water' suggest?

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The drain noisily released water.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the metaphor 'Laughter is sunshine' suggest?

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Laughter can affect people's moods.

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How can verbal irony enhance a narrative?

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Verbal irony can add humor or emphasize a character's feelings or situation.

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What is the effect of personification in literature?

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Personification can create vivid imagery and help readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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Why is understanding figurative language important?

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Understanding figurative language enhances comprehension and appreciation of literature.