Types of Figurative Language

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Ricky is as happy as a clam!' is an example of a simile.

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Life is a journey'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'You are the thunder, and I am the lightning' is an example of a metaphor.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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Give an example of personification.

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'Talking animals' in stories is an example of personification.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does it mean to use figurative language?

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Using figurative language means using words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.