Identifying Figurative Language Examples

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, often used to make a comparison or to convey a deeper meaning.

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What does 'cry wolf' mean?

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To raise a false alarm.

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What is the meaning of 'holy grail' in literature?

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Something wanted very much but hard to get.

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What is a cliche?

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A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is a paradox?

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A statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a deeper truth.

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What is irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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