Figurative Language Review

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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The class lasted forever!

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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"Meow, meow," whined the cat as he waited for his dinner.

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What is alliteration?

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

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Give an example of alliteration.

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The snake slithered through the grass looking for food.

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What is a simile?

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

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Give an example of a simile.

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Happy as a pig in mud.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.