Christmas Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, saying one thing is another.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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 is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What does it mean to say 'the sun was a stove'?

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It means the sun was very hot, like a stove, melting the ice.

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What does 'slept like a log' mean?

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It means to sleep very soundly or deeply.

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What does it mean when someone is called a 'human calculator'?

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It means that person is very good at math and can calculate quickly.

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What does 'the deals were a steal' mean?

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It means the deals were very cheap or a great bargain.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'Time is a thief' is a metaphor because it suggests time steals moments from our lives.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'She is as brave as a lion' is a simile because it compares bravery using 'as'.