Figurative language review

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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 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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"She is as brave as a lion."

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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'.

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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 given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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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 imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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"The bees buzzed around the garden."