5th Grade Figurative Language

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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, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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'They fought like cats and dogs.'

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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, 'Seven sisters slept soundly on the sand.'

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Give an example of alliteration.

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'Seven sisters slept soundly on the sand.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described. For example, 'buzz', 'crash', or 'bang'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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'Bees buzz from flower to flower collecting nectar.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or effect.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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'Your skin is as soft as silk.'

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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'. It states that one thing is another.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Life is a rollercoaster.'