Figurative Language Practice

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'Kick the bucket' means to die.

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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 one is the other. Example: 'Life is a journey'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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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'. Example: 'As busy as a bee'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Time is a thief'.

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This is a metaphor, suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The sun smiled at us'.

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This is personification, giving the sun human-like qualities.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He runs like the wind'.

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This is a simile, comparing his running speed to the wind.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Jump the gun'.

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This is an idiom, meaning to start something too soon.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of an idiom.

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'Bite the bullet' means to endure a painful experience.