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Go Figure! Figurative Language Grades 6-8
Recognizing Figurative Language  The opposite of literal language is figurative language. Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface.  ,[object Object]
Poets use figurative language almost as frequently as literal language. When you read poetry, you must be conscious of the difference. Otherwise, a poem may make no sense at all.  Printed Quiz Online Quiz
Recognizing Literal Language  “ I’ve eaten so much I feel as if I could literally burst!” ,[object Object],Literal language is language that means exactly what is said.  Most of the time, we use  literal language.
What is figurative language? ,[object Object]
Types of Figurative Language ,[object Object]
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Idioms
Imagery  ,[object Object],•  Sight  •  Hearing  •  Touch  •  Taste  •  Smell
Simile ,[object Object],Example: The muscles on his brawny arms are strong  as  iron bands.

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