Figurative Language - Examples

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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 sky wept tears of joy."

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This sentence gives the sky human-like qualities, suggesting it can weep.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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Example of imagery: "It smelled like an odd mix of peppermints and lemon cleaner."

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This description helps the reader visualize and smell the scene.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Example of hyperbole: "That hole is so deep it goes straight through to China!"

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This exaggeration emphasizes the depth of the hole.

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What is a 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."

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This comparison highlights the brightness and warmth of her smile.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of metaphor: "Time is a thief."

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This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.