Figurative Language Summative

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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, often culturally specific.

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Provide an example of an idiom.

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"It's raining cats and dogs!"

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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"I have a million papers to grade!"

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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"Squish, splash" are sounds that imitate the noise of feet in water.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"The girl was a kite, floating above the confusion around her."

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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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.