1.1.1.2 - Figurative Language (Comparisons Beyond the Literal)
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Practice Questions
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What is a metaphor? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think of how one item could represent another.
Give an example of a simile.
💡 Hint: Look for comparisons that use these specific words.
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What does a metaphor do?
💡 Hint: Remember that metaphors skip the 'like' or 'as'.
True or False: Similes always contain 'like' or 'as'.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of how similes are formed.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a poem using at least three different figurative language devices. Explain the impact of these devices on the reader's understanding.
💡 Hint: Choose devices that complement each other for a richer experience.
Analyze the line 'The classroom was a zoo' and explain the layers of meaning behind it.
💡 Hint: Consider both literal and abstract implications.
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