Figurative Language

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two things by saying one thing is another. 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 could sleep for a thousand years'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is a proverb/adage?

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A proverb or adage is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice. For example, 'A stitch in time saves nine'.

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What does 'as hot as the Bahamas' illustrate?

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This phrase illustrates a simile, comparing the heat of a bedroom to the heat of the Bahamas using 'as'.

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What does 'I was home in a split second' illustrate?

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This phrase illustrates hyperbole, emphasizing the quickness of getting home.

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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 impactful way.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The world is a stage', suggesting life is like a performance.

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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.