Figurative Language

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Repeated sound at the start of words (e.g., breeze blew briskly) is called...

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alliteration

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Example of alliteration:

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head and heart

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Sound of a word imitates its meaning (e.g., pop, fizz, hiss) is called...

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onomatopoeia

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Example of onomatopoeia:

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gurgle and babble

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Comparison of unlike things using words like 'as' or 'than' is called a...

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simile

Front

His voice sounded like a whisper after the harsh conch note.

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Simile

Front

Comparing unlike things by stating one is the other is called a...

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metaphor

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The smoke was a tight knot on the horizon uncoiling slowly.

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Metaphor

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Extreme exaggeration is called ...

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Hyperbole

Front

"We've got to make smoke up there--or die."

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Hyperbole