Figurative Language - Out of the Dust (Winter 1934)

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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Define repetition in literature.

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Repetition is a literary device that involves repeating words, phrases, or ideas to emphasize a point or create rhythm.

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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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Provide an example of a simile.

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification.

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Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'