Night Figurative Language

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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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CCSS.L.6.5A

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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'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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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 unrelated things by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley.'

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, emotion, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging and relatable.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Identify an example of Personification in literature.

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Example: 'The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.'

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Identify an example of a Simile in literature.

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Example: 'He fought like a lion in battle.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Identify an example of a Metaphor in literature.

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Example: 'Her heart is a cold iron.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Identify an example of Hyperbole in literature.

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Example: 'I’ve told you a million times to clean your room.'

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A