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Figurative Language
Explore metaphors, similes, and personification to make your language more vivid and expressive.
Understanding Figurative Language
Learn the key types of figurative language.
Understanding Figurative Language
Figurative language uses words in a way that is different from their literal meaning to create a more powerful effect.
| Device | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simile | Comparison using "like" or "as" | He is as brave as a lion. |
| Metaphor | Direct comparison (A is B) | The world is a stage. |
| Personification | Giving human qualities to objects | The wind whispered through the trees. |
| Hyperbole | Extreme exaggeration | I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. |
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Figurative Language Quiz
Identify the type of figurative language.
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"Her smile was a ray of sunshine." is an example of a...
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"The car engine coughed and sputtered before it died." is an example of...
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"He runs like the wind." is an example of a...