Figurative Language Assessment

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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 similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using '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 attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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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.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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This sentence uses 'like' to compare her smile to sunshine, making it a simile.

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What does the metaphor 'Time is a thief' mean?

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This metaphor suggests that time can take away moments from our lives, just as a thief would take possessions.

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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 evoke emotions.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.