1.10.4

Metaphors

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Metaphors

A metaphor is a type of figurative language.

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  • Like a simile, a metaphor describes something by comparing it to something else.
    • But in a metaphor, the comparison is hidden by saying one thing is another thing.
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Example

  • His eyes were emeralds.
    • His eyes are not actually emeralds.
    • His eyes are bright green and beautiful, like emeralds.
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Another example

  • The exam was a breeze.
    • The exam wasn't actually the wind.
    • The exam was very easy.

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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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