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What is the difference between literal and nonliteral language?
Literal language is used to express something directly, while nonliteral language is used to express something indirectly or figuratively.
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.
What is personification?
Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human objects or animals.
Study Notes
Language Devices
- Literal Language: Words that mean exactly what they say, with no exaggeration or figurative meaning.
- Nonliteral Language: Words or expressions with a meaning that differs from the literal interpretation, often used to create vivid imagery or emphasis.
Simile
- A Simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as" to make the comparison.
- Example: "He ran like a cheetah" (comparing a person's running ability to that of a cheetah).
Personification
- Personification: A literary device that gives human-like qualities or characteristics to non-human entities, such as objects, animals, or ideas.
- Example: "The sun smiled down on us" (giving the sun human-like ability to smile).
Test your knowledge of figurative language with this quiz! Learn the difference between literal and nonliteral language, discover the meaning of similes, and explore the concept of personification. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of these literary devices.
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