Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

Both similes and metaphors compare two unlike things. A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison, while a metaphor directly states the comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

In Mia's letter, she describes the icebergs as gigantic, making the boat seem "as tiny as a rubber duck in a bathtub." What effect does this simile have on the reader?

The simile emphasizes the immense size of the icebergs and the vulnerability of the boat, creating a sense of scale and potential danger.

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I can analyze how the author uses figurative language to create tone and mood in a literary text.

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Key concepts

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Figurative language is a creative way of using words and expressions that go beyond their literal meaning to provide a richer expression of ideas.
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Similes and metaphors are comparisons between two unlike things that have something in common; similes use the words 'like' or 'as' when making a comparison.
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Personification is when an author gives human qualities to something non-human, while hyperbole is when a writer uses exaggeration to emphasize something.

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What is the definition of figurative language as presented in the video?

Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language discussed in the video?

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“In Mia's letter, she writes, "The weather has the personality of a spoiled child, calm one moment and throwing a tantrum the next." How does this personification contribute to the tone and mood of the letter? Explain your answer.”

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