Figurative Language 1

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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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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 thing is another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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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'.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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This metaphor suggests that time steals moments from our lives, emphasizing how quickly time passes.

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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this imply?

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This implies that the wind is given the human ability to whisper, creating a vivid image of a gentle breeze.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is a simile, as it compares her smile to the brightness of the sun using 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.