Figurative Language Meaning

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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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 does it mean when we say 'my breath was a white cloud'?

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It means that the weather is cold enough for the speaker's breath to be visible as a cloud of vapor.

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What does it mean when we say 'the moon smiled at me'?

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It means that the moon is shining brightly, creating a cheerful or pleasant image.

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What does it mean when we say 'the warmth of the fire wrapped me in a warm hug'?

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It means that the fire felt very comforting and warm, similar to the feeling of being hugged.

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What does it mean when we say 'the baby's laugh is as sweet as candy'?

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It means that the baby's laugh is very cute and delightful.

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What does it mean when we say 'my smile was as wide as the Grand Canyon'?

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It means that the person had a very big smile on their face.

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Why do we use figurative language?

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We use figurative language to make our writing more interesting, to create vivid images, and to express ideas in a more creative way.