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 techniques like similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.

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Define simile.

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What does personification mean?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Define hyperbole.

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

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Example of a simile.

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"Her smile was like the sun shining bright."

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Example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief that steals our moments."

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Example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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Example of hyperbole.

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"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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