Practice - Figurative Language in Action (Beyond Definitions)
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Practice Questions
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Identify a metaphor from a text you have read.
💡 Hint: Remember that it implies one thing is another.
Create a simple simile.
💡 Hint: Think of two different objects.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is a metaphor?
💡 Hint: Think about comparisons that do not use 'like' or 'as'.
True or False: Hyperbole should always be taken literally.
💡 Hint: Consider what the exaggeration intends to emphasize.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a short poem using at least three different types of figurative language, including metaphor, hyperbole, and personification.
💡 Hint: Think about an emotion or scene you wish to convey.
Analyze a passage from a novel of your choice, identifying examples of symbolism and how they contribute to the overall theme.
💡 Hint: Consider what feelings or ideas the symbols evoke.
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