Ms. B Figurative Language

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What is personification?

Back

Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

Back

"The stars in the sky winked."

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

Back

"Homework is a breeze."

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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.

Back

"Ethan never stops talking."

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

Back

"The rootbeer fizzed as I poured it into my cup."

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was as bright as the sun."