English Week Flashcard

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"Life is a journey" is an example of what?

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Metaphor

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Cliche

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An overused phrase or saying

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Figurative language in "Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter"?

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Alliteration

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Define hyperbole.

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An over (excessive) exaggeration.

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A smile that lights up the room is an example of:

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Metaphor

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Example of a metaphor:

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The snow is a white blanket.

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Example of alliteration:

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That's the first photo of France from outer space.

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Self-contradictory or illogical statement:

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Paradox

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More formal statement:

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When she saw my grades, my mother became very angry.

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Informal version of: 'I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.'

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I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to reach me.