Mr. Grinch (Figurative Language)

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'Your brain is full of spiders.'

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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.' Example: 'You're as cuddly as a cactus.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'You're a monster, Mr. Grinch.'

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Identify the figurative language: 'You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel!'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figurative language: 'Your heart’s a dead tomato splotched with moldy purple spots.'

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Metaphor

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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: 'You're as cuddly as a cactus.'

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Simile

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What does it mean when someone uses Hyperbole?

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It means they are making an exaggerated statement to emphasize a point.

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What does it mean when someone uses a Simile?

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It means they are comparing two different things to create a vivid image.

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What does it mean when someone uses a Metaphor?

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It means they are describing something by saying it is something else, creating a direct comparison.