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Figurative Language

Published on Jun 06, 2018

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Figurative Language

concept, types, examples
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What is figurative language?

when an author says something in a different way
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Why would an author use figurative language?

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to help the reader...

  • 1. visualize an idea
  • 2. understand an idea
  • 3. experience an emotional reaction to an idea
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Where can i find figurative language?

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it is most common in poetry

but can also be found in narratives, fiction, and nonfiction texts
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what are the main types of figurative language?

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7 main types

  • simile
  • metaphor
  • alliteration
  • onomatopoeia
  • hyperbole
  • personification
  • idiom
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simile

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