Figurative Language

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a Simile?

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

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Words that sound like what they mean.

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What is an Idiom?

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An expression not meant to be taken literally (e.g., 'It's a piece of cake').

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is Personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a Pun?

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A play on words that exploits multiple meanings for humorous effect.

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What is a Cliché?

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An overused expression that has lost its original meaning or effect.

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What is a Symbol?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.