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Exploring Figurative Language in Writing

Discover the art of figurative language, including examples of similes, metaphors, and personifications. Learn how to add depth and meaning to your writing through creative literary devices. Watch videos and understand the difference between literal and figurative expressions.

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Exploring Figurative Language in Writing

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  1. Figurative Language

  2. Assonance The repetition of vowel sounds but not consonants. Examples: The cat sat on a mat.

  3. Figurative • Meaning is not literal; includes words that say one thing and mean another. • Examples of figurative language include similes, metaphors, personifications, and hyperbole.

  4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQYU8UEgudQ&feature=related

  5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naoBkJ4r7Zg • The act of giving human characteristics to an animal, object, or idea

  6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a07fQm-TCvs

  7. What is the difference between figurative and literal? • Literal • Taking words for their exact meaning • Figurative • Not literal; uses figures of speech • Used to create vivid impressions • Words that say one thing and mean another

  8. Literal • Taking words for their exact meaning

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