Figurative Language Review

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in a series of words.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore" is an example of alliteration.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The raindrops danced on the tabletop" is an example of personification.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Words like 'buzz', 'clang', and 'sizzle' are examples of onomatopoeia.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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"Her smile is like the sun" is an example of a simile.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" is an example of hyperbole.