Figurative Language Review

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Comparison using like or as

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simile

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Example of 'Time flies by':

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idiom

Front

That fat cat weighs a thousand pounds! This is an example of ...

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hyperbole

Front

"The city was a jungle" is an example of what?

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metaphor

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Cliche?

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An idea that has been over-used.

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Mrs. Burkhardt's "There's no place like home" alludes to _____, reflecting her joy in returning home after travel.

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The Wizard of Oz

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A reference to a person, place, or event from history, literature, sports, or the arts is known as a(n) _______.

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allusion

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The idiom in the picture means __________.

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Keep a secret.

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Michael Phelps is a rock star in the 100m freestyle.

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metaphor

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Largest wildcat in North America, brownish-yellow fur, black-tipped tail, 250 lbs, 7 ft long, lives in mountains. Known as puma, cougar, or mountain lion.

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to inform