Night Figurative Language

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What is Personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of Personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this illustrate?

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It illustrates how the wind is given human-like qualities, suggesting it can 'whisper'.

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What is Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of Simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this mean?

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It means her smile is being compared to sunshine, suggesting it is warm and bright.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of Hyperbole: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does this imply?

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It implies extreme hunger, but is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is Allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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Example of Allusion: 'He has the Midas touch.' What does this refer to?

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It refers to King Midas from mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold, implying success.

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What is Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of Metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this suggest?

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It suggests that time steals moments from our lives, implying it passes quickly.