Figurative Language Practice

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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, and personification.

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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, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where 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, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is understatement?

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Understatement is a figure of speech that intentionally makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is. For example, saying 'It's just a scratch' when referring to a large dent.

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What does it mean when we say 'the car complained'?

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It means that the car was making noises or having trouble starting, not that the car can actually complain.

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What does 'lightning danced across the sky' mean?

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It means there was a lot of lightning in the sky during a storm, not that the lightning was literally dancing.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more engaging way.

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What is an example of a metaphor in literature?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The world is a stage', suggesting that life is like a performance.