Figurative Language Accommodations

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase that has another meaning than its literal meaning.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is a hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Giving human-like qualities or actions to non-human objects or animals.

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is a pun?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term for humorous effect.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is a cliché?

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An overused expression that has lost its original meaning or effect.