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 meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Why do writers use figurative language?

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Writers use figurative language to make their writing more interesting, to create vivid images, and to emphasize ideas.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the metaphor 'the world is a stage' imply?

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It implies that life is like a performance and people play different roles.

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What is the effect of personification in writing?

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Personification creates a connection between the reader and the subject, making descriptions more relatable and vivid.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I've told you a million times'.