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 imaginative ways.

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by saying one is the other, 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 that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He has a heart of stone.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figurative language: 'I’ve told you a million times.'

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Hyperbole.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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Personification.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and make writing more engaging and interesting.

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Identify the figurative language: 'She is a shining star in the classroom.'

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Metaphor.