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, 'She swims like a fish.'

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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, 'We welcomed all the wise men from the West.'

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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, 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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, '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, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Identify the figurative language: 'That girl is as tough as nails.'

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This is a simile because it compares toughness using 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Sally sold her sister's socks to Susan.'

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This is an example of alliteration because of the repetition of the 's' sound.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The boy was taller than Earth.'

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This is a hyperbole because it exaggerates the boy's height.

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Identify the figurative language: 'She swims like a fish.'

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This is a simile because it compares swimming ability using 'like'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'We welcomed all the wise men from the West.'

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This is an example of alliteration due to the repetition of the 'w' sound.