The document discusses different types of figurative language techniques including metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, idiom, and more. It provides examples of each technique from literature and explains how authors use descriptive language to help readers visualize scenes. The document also notes that understanding figurative language is important for writing effectively.

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10. Barbara Kingsolver The Poisonwood Bible Joyet 2004

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63. Personification Joyet 2004 Personification is a figurative language technique in which human characteristics are given to nonhuman things.

75. “ This cellphone cost an arm and a leg.” Joyet 2004

76. Joyet 2004 “ It’s raining cats and dogs.”

77. “ My sister has a serious sweet tooth!” Joyet 2004

78. Joyet 2004 “ There’s a fork in the road.”

79. Joyet 2004 “ Knock on wood.”

80. Joyet 2004 “ I was saved by the bell!”

81. “ It’s a piece of cake.” Joyet 2004

82. Joyet 2004 “ Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

92. State Content Standards for 9 th and 10 th Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text 3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal. Joyet 2004