Figurative Language- 7th Grade

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of nearby words.

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What two things are being compared in the metaphor: 'The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand'?

Back

Crab and dancing scissors.

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Which sentence is an example of personification?

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The dandelions stood tall, proudly surveying the rest of the yard.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is using words to mimic sounds.

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Define metaphor.

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

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What is simile?

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

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What does personification mean?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth and meaning, making it more vivid and engaging.