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Explore the beauty and power of figurative language through similes, metaphors, personification, and more in this enchanting journey through words. Delve into the depths of poetic expression, where phrases like "living like horses" and "dark-eyed cherubs" come alive, painting vivid imagery in your mind. Join us as we unlock the secrets of symbolism, allusion, and imagery, guiding you through the intricate tapestry of literary devices that shape our language. Prepare for a symphony of words, from repetitive refrains to alliterative allure. Discover the magic of language with each turn of phrase, each idiom, and each shoomp of onomatopoeia. Let your mind wander as we foreshadow the future and evoke emotions with each carefully chosen word. Language is a playground, and we invite you to swing from metaphors, dance with personification, and marvel at the symphony of sounds that make up our literary world.
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Figurative Language • Simile – comparing 2 things using like or as • We are living like horses • Repetition – repeating words and phrases • Alliteration – repeating letters/sounds • Big brown boots • Personification – human qualities to a non human • She felt anger crawling up her throat. • Idiom – phrase different from the literal • Silver spoon stuck in your mouth? • Onomatopoeia- words that sound like what they say • Shoomp • Metaphor – comparing 2 things not using like or as • Babies were dark-eyed cherubs • Allusion – making reference to another work in a text • Cinderella • Symbolism – make a sign for something • We are being treated like kittens hung by their neck. • Imagery – painting a vivid pic in your head • Perspiration sliding down her neck • Foreshadowing – look to future