Figurative Language-3rd grade

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What is the term for a word that sounds like the thing it means?

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onomatopoeia

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What do you call words that start with the same sound and are used repeatedly in a phrase or sentence?

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alliteration

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What is an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence?

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"The sack fell into the water with a splash."

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What is it called when human characteristics are given to something non-human?

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personification

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What is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that aren't alike but have something in common?

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metaphor

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What is the definition of simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of personification?

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', while a simile uses 'like' or 'as'.