6th Grade Figurative Language Review

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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. For example, 'let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' is hyperbole.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe, such as 'buzz', 'sizzle', or 'pop'.

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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 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'the wind whispered through the trees'.

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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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What does 'feeling like a fish out of water' mean?

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This idiom means feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.

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What is the meaning of 'seeing eye to eye'?

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This idiom means to agree with someone or to have the same opinion.

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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'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.