Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Meanings (7.RI.2.4)

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor compares two unlike things by saying one thing is, or some things are, the other.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human-like qualities to something that is not human.

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What is a simile?

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A simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is figurative meaning?

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Figurative meaning refers to words or expressions that convey a meaning different from their literal interpretation.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of figurative language.

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The students sounded like a zoo was released inside the cafeteria.

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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.

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons or exaggerations to convey meaning.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's purpose.