Figurative Language Warm Up

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What does it mean to 'stand out like a sore thumb'?

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It means to be very noticeable or conspicuous, often in a way that is awkward or out of place.

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What does 'silence is golden' mean?

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It suggests that saying nothing is often preferable to speaking, implying that silence can be valuable.

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What does it mean when someone says 'don't be such a mouse'?

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It means not to be timid or shy; to be more assertive or brave.

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What does 'my room is a disaster zone' imply?

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It implies that the room is very messy or disorganized.

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What does it mean to say 'Kathy arrived at the grocery store with an army of children'?

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It means that Kathy brought a large number of children with her to the grocery store.