ALL Figurative Language Test

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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, 'as quiet as a mouse'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'My backpack weighs a ton!'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hoot', or 'bang'.

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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, 'Her heart is like gold'.

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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, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'He is as brave as a lion'.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is 'I could sleep for a thousand years'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'The cat meowed loudly'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief'.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.