Figurative Language

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What is an idiom?

Back

A common saying with a meaning different than the words that make it up.

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What is a simile?

Back

A comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

Back

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A direct comparison of 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.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents.

Front

Give an example of an idiom.

Back

'Catch some Z's' means to sleep.

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Give an example of a simile.

Back

'Her smile is like the sun.'

Front

Give an example of personification.

Back

'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'