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 meaning or effect, often by comparing things or describing them in a creative way.

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What does it mean when someone says 'put your foot in your mouth'?

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It means to say something embarrassing or inappropriate.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'blooming flower' symbolize when describing a person?

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It symbolizes growth, beauty, and the process of maturing.

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What does it mean to say 'I'm dying to see that movie'?

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It means that the person is very excited to see the movie.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean when someone is described as 'the sun' in someone's life?

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It means that the person is very important and brings joy or happiness.

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What is personification?

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

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What does 'fingers danced over the keyboard' mean?

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It means that the person played the piano easily and beautifully.

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What is hyperbole?

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