Figurative Language

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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What is Onomatopoeia?
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Words that imitate or sound like what they mean, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.
2.
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What does the phrase 'lightning danced across the sky' mean?
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It means there was a lot of lightning in the sky during a storm.
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What does 'stood out like a sore thumb' mean?
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It means something is very noticeable and not in a good way.
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What is Alliteration?
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The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words, such as 'She sells sea shells'.
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What is a Simile?
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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as brave as a lion'.
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What is a Metaphor?
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A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Time is a thief'.
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What is Hyperbole?
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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.
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