Figurative Language (personification, simile, and metaphors)

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What is figurative language?

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Language that means more than what the words say.

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What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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Example of personification: 'The wind howled in the night.' What type of figurative language is this?

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Personification.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What type of figurative language is this?

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Simile.

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Example of a metaphor: 'Laughter is the music of the soul.' What type of figurative language is this?

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Metaphor.

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What does it mean when we say 'The camera loves me'?

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Photos of me are always really good.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The lake was left shivering by the touch of morning wind.'

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Personification.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more engaging way.