Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, and Alliteration

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What is hyperbole?

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An obvious exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that names a sound.

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What is alliteration?

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

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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The word 'buzz' represents the sound a bee makes.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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Identify the figurative speech: 'The wind howled through the night.'

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Onomatopoeia.

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Identify the figurative speech: 'I have a ton of homework.'

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Hyperbole.

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Identify the figurative speech: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Alliteration.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis or a dramatic effect.