Figurative Language First Five

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is euphemism?

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A mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or blunt.

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What is metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial sound in several words, often used in poetry and prose.

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What is allusion?

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An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that the reader is expected to recognize.

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas.

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What is simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.