Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of hyperbole: 'That test was more challenging than inventing time travel.'

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This statement exaggerates the difficulty of the test.

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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 stating that one is the other.

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Example of metaphor: 'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.'

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This compares her eyes to diamonds, suggesting they are bright and beautiful.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of personification: 'The little road says, Go.'

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This gives the road a human-like ability to speak.

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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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Example of simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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This compares her smile to sunshine, suggesting warmth and happiness.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Your beauty was a web of delight.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing beauty to a web.