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 special meaning or effect, often by comparing things or describing them in a creative way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief." This means that time can take away moments from our lives.

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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.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees." This means the wind is described as if it can whisper.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was like sunshine." This means her smile is bright and cheerful.

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What does it mean when we say 'It's raining cats and dogs'?

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It means that it is raining very heavily.

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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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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!" This means the person is very hungry.