Figurative Language Review

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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, 'My hands are as cold as ice.'

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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'. For example, 'Sally is a shining star.'

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What is personification?

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

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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 have a billion things to do today.'

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Identify the figurative language: 'The clouds are like cotton candy floating in the sky.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare clouds to cotton candy.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The moon is a lightbulb at night.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the moon to a lightbulb without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 and express ideas in a more creative and impactful way.

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Time flies when you're having fun.'

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This is a hyperbole because it exaggerates the concept of time passing quickly.