Metaphor
How to identify a metaphor?
look for a comparison between two unlike thing.
What does personification appeal to?
turn simple descriptions into vivid scenes that capture the readers' imagination
How can you identify a simile?
compares two things by saying that one is like the other
How to analyze a hyperbole?
Read the text and identify any statements that seem exaggerated or overstated
How do idioms help us?
express your emotions and thoughts accurately, making your communication more effective and compelling
What are the four metaphors?
simple, implied, extended, and literary
What is personification?
Is giving human qualities, such as feelings, actions, and characteristics, to nonhuman things.
What is the identity of a simile?
look for comparisons using "like" or "as
What is the rule of hyperbole?
the statement is exaggerated in order to emphasize something specific
How to identify idioms?
look for phrases that convey a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words
What are the four elements of metaphor?
earth, air, water, fire
What are signs of personification?
Human traits.
How many types of similes are there
two distinct simile types
How hyperbole is exaggerated?
Hyperbole overstates or exaggerates, for example, circumstances, qualities or effects
How do you classify idioms?
verbal, verbless, sentence, and minimal idioms
What are two main parts of a metaphor?
The tenor and the vehicle
What are human traits of personification?
emotions like joy, anger, or sadness
What is an implied simile
a Metaphor
What is the plural of hyperbole?
hyperboles
Do idioms follow grammar rules?
Idioms are basically expressions that don't conform to the typical rules of a language
What is a metaphor theory ?
A subfield of cognitive linguistics that further developed new theories, and more
What is the purpose of personification in writing?
To make writing more vivid, relatable, and engaging
What do similes identify?
draws an explicit comparison between two things using the words like, as, or than
Are hyperboles metaphors?
Yes, a hyperbole can be considered a type of metaphor
What category do idioms fall under
formulaic language