Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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A great exaggeration to create emphasis or effect.

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What is an idiom?

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An expression that doesn’t exactly mean what the words say.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a proverb/adage?

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A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or principle.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I could sleep for a thousand years.' What does it mean?

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It means the person is extremely tired, not literally able to sleep for a thousand years.

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Example of an idiom: 'Kick the bucket.' What does it mean?

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It means to die, not literally to kick a bucket.

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Example of a simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.' What does it mean?

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It means she is very brave, comparing her bravery to that of a lion.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does it mean?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives, not that time is literally a thief.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.