Figurative Language

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A figure of speech using 'like' or 'as' to compare dissimilar things.

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Simile

Front

Sound words like BANG, BAM, BOING are examples of:

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Onomatopoeia

Front

Exaggerated statement to heighten effect:

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Hyperbole

Front

"Randy Riley ran right into Ruby" is an example of-

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Alliteration

Front

Figurative language appealing to the senses:

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Imagery

Front

"You are the apple of my eye." This is an example of a:

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Metaphor

Front

"I can not wait until Friday. I am literally going to jump out of my skin with excitement." This is an example of:

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Hyperbole

Front

Giving non-human characters human traits:

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Personification

Front

"Mr. Cass is as fast as a cheetah." Example of:

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Simile

Front

"The smell of cake in the oven made her mouth water. She could nearly taste it!" This is an example of:

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Imagery