Brain Pop Figurative Language

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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 comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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What is literal language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says. There are no hidden meanings or exaggerations.

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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 an example of figurative language?

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An example of figurative language is 'He's a couch potato,' which means he is lazy and spends a lot of time sitting.

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What does 'I died of embarrassment' mean?

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This is an example of figurative language, meaning the person felt extremely embarrassed, not that they literally died.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things, like saying 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.