Literary Devices

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A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'.

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False

Answer explanation

A simile typically uses "like" or "as".

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Hyperbole: 'I am so hungry, I could eat a horse!'

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True

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The poem conveys an optimistic tone: The sun shines, joy abounds, no tears, just smiles.

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True

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Personification is an extreme exaggeration.

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False

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Literary device in: Jimmy just has a heart of gold.

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Metaphor

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Example of a literary device: The wind was blowing furiously as rain poured down. Suzie says, “What lovely weather we are having!”

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Irony

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Example of onomatopoeia:

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POW!

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Literary device in: 'The sunlight began to dance on my face.'

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Personification