5.1.2.4 - Figurative Language
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Practice Questions
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What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means when you compare things without using specific words.
Give an example of a simile.
💡 Hint: Look for comparisons that use 'like' or 'as'.
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What device compares two unlike things directly?
💡 Hint: Think about devices that do not use specific words to relate two concepts.
True or False: A simile is a type of metaphor.
💡 Hint: Consider the defining words used in each comparison.
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Create a short poem or passage that includes at least three types of figurative language and explain their meanings.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each device enhances the meaning.
Choose a famous literary work and analyze how the author uses irony and paradox. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Think about character motives and societal commentaries.
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