Figurative Language

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The underlined sentence in red is an example of

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hyperbole

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally.

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Metaphor: Comparing two things using one object in place of another to suggest likeness.

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Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them.

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Oxymoron:

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Figure of speech combining contradictory terms.

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They thought he was a wise fool.

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Oxymoron

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"Time flies by!" This figurative language is _______

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idiom

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Rhetorical Question: "Do you want to teach the class today?"

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"Do you want to teach the class today?"

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Rhetorical Question: Is this supposed to be some kind of a joke? Do you want to be a big failure for the rest of your life? Do you want me to punch you in the face?

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All the above

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Anaphora

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Repetition of word in a sentence

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Example of anaphora:

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I told him yesterday. I told him today. I told him many times. I'll remind him tomorrow.