Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, saying one thing is another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Give an 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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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.' This compares her smile to sunshine using 'like'.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.' This is an exaggeration to express extreme hunger.

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Give an example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.' This gives the wind human-like qualities.