Reading and All That Jazz: Tuning Up Your Reading, Thinking, and Study Skills, 2/e

Peter Mather, Glendale Community College
Rita McCarthy, Glendale Community College

Figurative Language

Chapter Objectives

In this chapter, you will:

learn the difference between literal and figurative comparisons.

learn about similes metaphors and personification.

learn about extended metaphors.

become familiar with the use of symbolism in writing.

become familiar with literary allusions.

become familiar with imagery.

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