Mr. Grinch (Figurative Language)

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Identify the figurative language: 'You really are a heel.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figurative language: 'You're as cuddly as a cactus.'

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Simile

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Identify the figurative language: 'You're as charming as an eel.'

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Simile

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Identify the figurative language: 'Your brain is full of spiders.'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the figurative language: 'I wouldn’t touch you with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole!'

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Hyperbole

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more impactful way.

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Give an example of a metaphor from literature.

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An example of a metaphor is 'All the world's a stage.' from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It.'