Tuck Everlasting Figurative Language RAFT

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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 directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Figurative language refers to words or expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, but instead convey a meaning through comparison, exaggeration, or symbolism.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo during recess.'

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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 connect with the text.

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

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This is an example of personification.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is a night owl.'

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This is a metaphor.