Figurative Language definitions & examples
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5th - 9th Grade
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What is personification?
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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
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What is an idiom?
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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'Break a leg' means 'good luck.'
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What is a simile?
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A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'
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What is figurative language?
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Figurative language refers to words or phrases that convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation, often using exaggeration or alteration. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'
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What is an allusion?
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An allusion is a reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature, often used to make a comparison or add meaning. Example: 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from mythology.
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'
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What is an oxymoron?
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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'Deafening silence.'
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