Poetry Figurative Language Review

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simile

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a comparison between two things using like or as

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metaphor

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a comparison between two unlike things

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alliteration

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The occurrence of the same first letter or sound in closeby words

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hyperbole

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an exaggerated statement meant to emphasize a point

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What type of figurative language is this line: The tree is a solider guarding the entrance.? Options: personification, metaphor, simile, alliteration.

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personification

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This line is what type of figurative language: It will take a million years to finish this assignment.

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hyperbole

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This line is what type of figurative language: Matthew is as hungry as a bear after hibernation

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simile

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What type of figurative language is this line: Annie’s eyes were two diamonds sparkling in the sunshine.?

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metaphor

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What type of figurative language is: The room is a dark cave?

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metaphor

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What type of figurative language is this line: The phone yelled at Carmen to answer it.? Options: alliteration, simile, personification, metaphor.

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personification