1.10.1

Figurative Language

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Figurative Language

Figurative language uses words to create images or ideas that are not literal.

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Figurative language

  • Figurative language uses words in a way that does not mean exactly what they say.
    • Authors use figurative language to improve their writing.
    • Authors use figurative language to impact the reader.
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Literal sentence: example

  • The sun is very bright today.
    • This sentence is a literal sentence.
    • This sentence means exactly what it says.
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Figurative language: example

  • The sun is smiling down at us.
    • This sentence use figurative language.
    • The sun doesn’t actually smile, but this makes it sound warm and friendly.

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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