Figurative Language and Meaning

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like metaphors, similes, and personification.

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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 is the other, 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 different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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What does 'drowning in a sea of grief' mean?

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It means feeling overwhelmed by sadness.

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What does 'time is like a cruel thief' imply?

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It implies that time takes away moments of happiness, just as a thief takes away possessions.

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What does 'turned into an icicle' suggest?

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It suggests that the person is feeling very cold, either physically or emotionally.

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What does 'time crawled' mean in the context of waiting?

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It means that time felt like it was passing very slowly.

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What is the literal meaning of 'my room is a prison'?

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It means that the person feels trapped and unable to leave their room.

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How can metaphors enhance writing?

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Metaphors can create vivid imagery and help convey emotions and ideas more powerfully.