Figurative Language

Front

Giving human traits to non-human subjects

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personification

Front

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

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simile

Front

Over-exaggeration to make a point

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hyperbole

Front

Comparison of unlike things without 'like' or 'as'

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metaphor

Front

Words that imitate sounds

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onomatopoeia

Front

Expression not meant literally:

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idiom

Front

Repetition of initial sounds in words; tongue twister.

Back

alliteration

Front

Two words that seem opposite:

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oxymoron

Front

Teacher's anger compared to a pitbull.

Back

simile

Front

Mike made melodious music on his microphone.

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alliteration