Figurative Language Assessment 1

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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 by stating that one thing is another, helping to create a vivid image or idea.

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Example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief." This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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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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Example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees." Here, the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Example of an idiom.

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"It's raining cats and dogs." This means it's raining heavily, not that animals are falling from the sky.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create mental images for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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Example of imagery.

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"The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley." This paints a vivid picture.

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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.

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Example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." This exaggerates hunger to emphasize how hungry someone feels.