Figurative Langauge

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What is figurative language?

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Language that goes beyond the words’ literal meanings

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Literal language is the exact meaning of a word or group of words. True or False?

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True

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True or False: A metaphor is a comparison using like or as

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False

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Oxymoron

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Words or phrases that contradict each other

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics and actions to nonhuman things

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Hyperbole

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An exaggeration so extreme that it is not meant to be taken seriously

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Why do authors use figurative language in their writing?

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All of the above

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The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...

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Metaphor 

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What is an example of an alliteration? Options: The vase flew off of the shelf., Powerful pandas punch parrots., The plant liked to fly., I like to eat pie

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Powerful pandas punch parrots.

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"He was as cool as a cucumber" is an example of a(n):

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Simile