Literal and Figurative Meanings Flashcard

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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The trees danced in the wind.

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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'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was like sunshine.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What is literal language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says; it is straightforward and factual.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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How can you tell if a word is used literally?

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A word is used literally when it refers to its actual meaning or definition.

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How can you tell if a word is used figuratively?

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A word is used figuratively when it describes something in a way that is not literally true, often to create a more vivid image.