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figurative language
and literal language
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Figurative vs. Literal
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FIGURATIVE
Figurative is imaginary.
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Why Use Figurative Language?
Also known as
descriptive
language,
figurative
language helps the
writer paint a
picture in the
reader’s mind.
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“This test is a piece of cake.”
Literal
Figurative
TEST 10
“My cat is a bolt of lightning.”
Literal
MEOW! Figurative
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Figurative Language
makes reading more interesting.
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“It is raining cats and dogs!”
The metaphor “Cindy was such a mule” compares Cindy to a mule because
she was __________.