Figurative Language Practice test

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Life is like a box of chocolates.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Sally sold seashells by the seashore.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Tommy is a bull in a china shop.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The pencil danced across the paper.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief,' which suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What distinguishes a simile from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees,' giving the wind human-like qualities.