Figurative Language 4th grade

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things or animals.

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Example of personification: 'The brakes groaned in protest every time the driver pressed the pedal.' What does this mean?

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It means the brakes are described as if they can groan, which is a human action.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Example of an idiom: 'I am all ears.' What does this mean?

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It means 'I am listening closely.'

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What does the idiom 'Cat got your tongue' mean?

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It means 'You can't talk.'

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What is a metaphor?

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

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

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It suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this mean?

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It means her smile is bright and cheerful, similar to sunshine.