Figurative Language in OF MICE AND MEN AP Lang

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, and personification.

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Define simile and provide an example.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was like the sun shining on a clear day.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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Explain personification with an example.

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Personification is a literary device 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 imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating mental images for the reader. Example: 'The golden leaves danced in the crisp autumn air.'

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Define allusion and give an example.

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art. Example: 'He has the strength of Hercules.'

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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. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Identify the difference between idiom and metaphor.

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An idiom is a phrase whose meaning is not deducible from the individual words, while a metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things. Example of idiom: 'Kick the bucket' (to die).

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What does juxtaposition mean in literature?

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Juxtaposition is the placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side to highlight their differences or similarities.

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Explain the term 'tone' in literature.

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style. It can be formal, informal, serious, or humorous.