Hyperbole / Onomatopoeia Flashcard

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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The purpose of using hyperbole is to create emphasis or a dramatic effect.

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What is the difference between hyperbole and onomatopoeia?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for effect, while onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds.

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Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: 'The clock ticked loudly.'

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The onomatopoeia in the sentence is 'tick'.

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Is the statement 'He runs faster than the wind' an example of hyperbole?

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Yes, it is an example of hyperbole because it exaggerates the speed of the person.

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What does the hyperbole 'I've told you a million times' imply?

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It implies that the speaker has repeated something many times, though not literally a million.

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What is a sound word?

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A sound word is another term for onomatopoeia.