Summary
In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the differences between figurative and literal language, emphasizing their roles in literary devices. She explains how figurative language enhances writing through creativity and emotional depth, while literal language conveys straightforward meaning. The episode also covers five common types of figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and illusion, providing definitions and examples for each. Understanding these concepts is crucial for interpreting texts effectively, especially for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest.
Keywords
figurative language, literal language, literary devices, similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, illusion, reading comprehension, teacher certification
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About the Podcast Host
Mercedes is doctoral candidate studying educational podcasting and Graduate Research Assistant in Assessment at the University of West Florida. Prior to pursuing her doctoral degree, Mercedes taught English, Journalism, and Reading for 10 years.
Today, Mercedes is the host of FTCE Seminar, a teacher certification podcast created for pre-service teachers who are preparing for their certification exams. After earning her terminal degree, Mercedes plans to continue supporting pre-service teachers and teacher education programs through educational podcasting.
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