ALL 5 Figurative Languages Test

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What is personification?

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Giving a nonhuman thing some human qualities.

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Example of personification: The tall grass danced in the breeze. What type of figurative language is this?

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Personification.

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What is hyperbole?

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A humorous exaggeration.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the initial consonant sounds in two or more words in a sentence.

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What is a simile?

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Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents.

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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 purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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How does personification enhance writing?

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It makes descriptions more relatable and vivid.