INFERRING THE MEANING OF A FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE (ENG 6 Q1-W4)
INFERRING THE MEANING OF A FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE (ENG 6 Q1-W4) EN6V-Id-12.3.2 EN6V-Id-12.4.1.2 EN6V-Id-12.4.2.2 BY: SIR PJ MIANA 1. Figurative language is a form of expression where words deviate from their literal meaning to create a more vivid and imaginative picture in the reader's mind. 2. It's like a "paintbrush" for words, helping authors convey abstract ideas, emotions, and imagery effectively. 3. Similes are comparisons using "like" or "as." For example, "Her smile is as bright as the sun." 4. Metaphors directly state that one thing is another. For instance, "The world is a stage." 5. Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. "The wind whispered through the trees." 6. Hyperbole involves extreme exaggeration for emphasis. "I've told you a million times!" 7. Idioms are phrases whose meanings aren't clear from the individual words. For example, "Kick the bucket&quo