Figurative Language Review

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Comparison of unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Simile

Front

Comparison of two unlike things by stating one is another.

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Metaphor

Front

Figurative language that is an exaggeration beyond truth.

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Hyperbole

Front

Using words that appeal to the five senses to create mental representations.

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Imagery

Front

Human traits to non-human objects:

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Personification

Front

Group of words with a meaning different from their literal meaning.

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Idiom

Front

Figurative language where sounds suggest meaning.

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Onomatopoeia

Front

Repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Alliteration

Front

This picture shows an example of _____________.

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hyperbole & idiom

Front

"She wears her scars like jewels" is an example of a _____

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simile