Figurative Language Review

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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What does 'The camera loves me!' mean?

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Photos of me are always really good.

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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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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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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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What is the effect of using figurative language in writing?

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It enhances the reader's experience and understanding.