Literal vs. Figurative language

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What is literal language?

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Literal language refers to words that mean exactly what they say. It is straightforward and does not involve any exaggeration or metaphor.

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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. It often involves similes, metaphors, and personification.

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Example of literal language: 'The apple fell from the tree.' What type of language is this?

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Literal language.

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Example of figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.' What type of language is this?

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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'.

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Example of a simile: 'He sang like an angel.' What type of language is this?

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Figurative language.

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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 unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

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Example of a metaphor: 'He is a walking encyclopedia.' What type of language is this?

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Figurative language.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of personification: 'The car's engine roared to life.' What type of language is this?

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Figurative language.