Figurative Language and Vocabulary

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"It's raining cats and dogs!" means:

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It's raining very heavily.

Front

Couch potato?

Back

A person who likes to sit and watch TV on the couch.

Front

The phrase 'like two peas in a pod' is an example of:

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Simile

Front

The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. Example of:

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Simile

Front

Mom was a busy beaver preparing for the holiday party. What do the blue words exemplify?

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Metaphor

Front

Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone. Example of:

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Simile

Front

Hyperboles are phrases that

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exaggerate

Front

Identify the hyperbole:

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The prettiest woman in the universe.

Front

Best definition of alliteration:

Back

Repetition of consonant sounds at the start of nearby words.

Front

Example of Alliteration:

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She sells sea shells by the sea shore.