Figurative Language Review

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'His room looked as if a hurricane came through.'

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What is being compared in the simile: 'Juana's dark eyes swam like fish behind her tinted glasses'?

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Eyes are being compared to fish.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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Identify an example of onomatopoeia.

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'The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM!'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'My life is a dream of wonders.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Identify an example of personification.

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'The ball jumped out of the receiver's hands.'

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What is hyperbole?

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