Figurative Language

Front

After arguing with his sister, he had a chip on his shoulder for the rest of the vacation.

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idiom

Front

Leigh's sole focus is soccer, hoping her team reaches the state finals again.

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hyperbole

Front

Maddie's cousin from Minneapolis called her unexpectedly to see if she wanted to visit this summer.

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idiom

Front

"I have told you a million times not to bounce that ball in the house," said the tired mother to her active four year old.

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hyperbole

Front

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - Shakespeare

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metaphor

Front

"Once upon a midnight dreary while I pondered weak and weary" - Edgar Allan Poe, "The Raven"

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alliteration

Front

"Streets that stole the high heels off of your feet." -Mitchell, "Roman Streets"

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personification

Front

The clouds held their breath before releasing rain.

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personification

Front

"Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day" - Shakespeare, Sonnet 18

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metaphor

Front

"And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain..." -Edgar Allan Poe, "The Raven"

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alliteration