Figurative Language-smhpi

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What is a simile?

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A simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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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 a 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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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Give an example of alliteration.

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'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.