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Figurative language |
is a language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are ex. "The poorest man is the richest, and the rich are poor" |
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Imagery |
to use figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses ex. It was dark and dim in the forest. – The words “dark” and “dim” are visual images |
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Metaphor |
The comparison of one thing to another without the use of like or as ex “A man is but a weak reed” |
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Simile |
Comparing between two different things using as or like ex. "She's as annoying as a vacuum at 7 in the morning" |
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Personification |
A figure of speech giving animals human abilities ex. "The dog winked at me" |
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Hyperbole |
An exaggeration to prove a point, an overstatement ex. "i will literally kill myself if they don't have my size for this dress" |
