Figurative vs. Literal 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 often involves similes, metaphors, and exaggerations.

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What is literal language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says. There are no hidden meanings or exaggerations.

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Example of figurative language: 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.' What type is this?

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Figurative.

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Example of figurative language: 'The darkness surrounded them with a cold embrace.' What type is this?

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Figurative.

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Example of figurative language: 'She is as fast as a cheetah!' What type is this?

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Figurative.

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Example of literal language: 'The field is calm and quiet.' What type is this?

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Literal.

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Example of literal language: 'The sky is pale blue with few clouds.' What type is this?

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Literal.

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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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to exaggerate?

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To exaggerate means to make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is.