Figurative Language

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'costing an arm and a leg' means something is very expensive.

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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, 'The sun was a gleaming pearl'.

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile, comparing his running speed to the wind using 'like'.

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What does the metaphor 'Her diary was her best friend' mean?

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It means that her diary is very important to her and holds her secrets, just like a best friend would.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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This is personification, giving human qualities to stars.

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Break the ice'?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.