Interpreting 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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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What does it mean when someone says, 'My backpack weighs a ton'?

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It means the backpack feels very heavy.

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What does the phrase 'That test was a piece of cake' imply?

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It implies that the test was easy.

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What does it mean to have 'butterflies in your stomach'?

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It means to feel nervous.

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What does 'Her voice was music to his ears' suggest?

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It suggests that her voice sounded beautiful.

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What does it mean to be 'glued to the TV'?

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It means the person is very focused on watching TV.

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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'.

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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'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.