Figurative Language

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or humor.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'woof'.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'She is as brave as a lion.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'Time is a thief.'

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an example of personification?

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'