Reading Review: Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It adds creativity and depth to writing.

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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'.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does it mean?

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This metaphor suggests that time steals moments from our lives, just as a thief would steal possessions.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does it mean?

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This suggests that the wind is behaving like a person, creating a gentle and soft sound.

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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.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I could sleep for a year.' What does it mean?

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This means the person is very tired, but it is an exaggeration, as no one can actually sleep for a whole year.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader.

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Example of imagery: 'The golden sun set behind the purple mountains.' What does it evoke?

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This creates a vivid picture of a sunset, appealing to the visual sense.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.