Figurative Language

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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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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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 is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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, 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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What is personification?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful way than literal language.

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Identify an example of a metaphor in a song.

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An example of a metaphor in a song is 'Love is an open door'.

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Identify an example of personification in a poem.

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An example of personification in a poem is 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky'.

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Identify an example of a simile in everyday language.

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An example of a simile in everyday language is 'He runs like the wind'.