1-10 Deck the Halls with Figurative Language FLASHCARD!

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Give an example of a hyperbole.

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"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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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'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating one is the other.

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Give 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 in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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"The bees buzzed around the garden."