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Figurative Language and Sound Devices

Figurative Language and Sound Devices

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English

5th Grade

Hard

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Charles Capers

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
a) The sun is a yellow ball in the sky.
b) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
c) The wind whispered through the trees.

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Alliteration

Back

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a simile?
a) The moon is a silver coin.
b) The stars danced in the night sky.
c) The cat meowed loudly.

Back

The moon is a silver coin.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

  • The sun is shining brightly.
  • The clock ticked loudly.
  • The flowers bloomed in the garden.

Back

The clock ticked loudly.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of figurative language?

Back

To create a vivid image in the reader's mind.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sound device is used in the phrase 'pitter-patter'?

Back

Onomatopoeia

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