In 2-3 sentences, list an example of figurative language (simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, idiom etc.) Then using the R.A.C.E strategy ( restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) as best you can, explain why your answer is figurative language and what the meaning is.
Example of figurative language: "Time flies like an arrow."
R: The example of figurative language is the phrase "Time flies like an arrow."
A: This is an example of a simile.
C: The evidence is the comparison between time and an arrow using the word "like."
E: This simile suggests that time passes quickly, similar to how an arrow flies swiftly through the air.
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Example of figurative language: "Her smile was the sunshine on a cloudy day."
R: The example of figurative language is the phrase "Her smile was the sunshine on a cloudy day."
A: This is an example of a metaphor.
C: The evidence is the comparison between her smile and sunshine without using "like" or "as."
E: This metaphor implies that her smile brought warmth and brightness to a situation that was otherwise gloomy or sorrowful, just like how sunshine can dispel darkness and lift one's spirits on a cloudy day.
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Example of figurative language: "He's as tall as a skyscraper."
R: The example of figurative language is the phrase "He's as tall as a skyscraper."
A: This is an example of a simile.
C: The evidence is the comparison between his height and a skyscraper using the words "as" and "as."
E: This simile suggests that he is extremely tall, emphasizing the immense height by comparing it to that of a skyscraper. It conveys the idea that his height is notable and stands out, similar to how a skyscraper towers over other buildings.