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 various literary devices such as similes, metaphors, and personification.

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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 personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike in some way. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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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What is sensory language?

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Sensory language is descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid imagery.

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What does it mean to 'chatter' in the context of figurative language?

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In figurative language, 'chatter' can refer to teeth making a noise due to cold, which uses the sense of hearing and touch.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The flowers danced in the breeze', where flowers are given the human ability to dance.

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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 simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine', comparing a smile to sunshine using 'like'.

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