Figurative Language Review

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.

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What does the simile 'as fiery as a volcano' imply about a person's anger?

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It means the person gets really angry.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word whose sound suggests its meaning.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Avery ate an amazing apple at Andrew's.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'the bus hit a tree and went boom'?

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Onomatopoeia.

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Define simile.

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

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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What is the effect of using alliteration in writing?

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It creates rhythm and can enhance the mood or tone of the text.