Figurative language

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Idiom: A group of words with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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A group of words that mean something other than the literal meaning.

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Simile definition

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Comparing two unlike things using like and as

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Metaphor

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Direct comparison stating one thing is another.

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Define: Personification

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giving human traits to an object or idea

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Define: Hyperbole

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exaggeration for effect

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Irony

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outcome is the opposite of what was expected

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The assignment was a breeze is an example of...

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Metaphor

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The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. What figurative language is this?

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simile

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The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. Sadly, my Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob episode. Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?" The underlined sentence in blue font is an example of

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metaphor

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The underlined sentence in red: 'If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life.'

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hyperbole