Figurative Language

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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 an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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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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What does 'as black as night' mean?

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This is a simile that describes something very dark by comparing it to the darkness of night.

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What does 'Florida is a million miles away' illustrate?

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This is an example of hyperbole, as it exaggerates the distance to emphasize how far away Florida feels.

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How do you identify a simile in a sentence?

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Look for comparisons using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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How do you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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Look for direct comparisons without 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He is a shining star'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by making it more vivid and expressive, helping readers to visualize and feel the emotions.