Working with Figurative Language

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“Cathy is as cute as a cuddly cat” is an example of what two types of figurative language?

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Simile and Alliteration

Front

“‘Ribbit!’ the frog said to the snake. ‘You must let me pass!’” is an example of what two types of figurative language?

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Onomatopoeia and personification

Front

The stars were diamonds in the nighttime sky.

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The stars were bright and sparkling.

Front

What does this mean?

The stars were diamonds in the nighttime sky.

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The stars were bright and sparkling.

Front

Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.

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metaphor

Front

Which sentence does NOT contain a metaphor? Options: The world is a stage, and we are merely players. Her voice was a melody, soft and soothing. He has a heart of gold. The car zoomed down the road like a rocket.

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The car zoomed down the road like a rocket.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Options: The snow is a white blanket., She is as brave as a lion., He swims like a fish., The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.

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She is as brave as a lion.

Front

Identify the simile in this sentence: "The night was as black as coal."

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as black as coal

Front

Which of the following sentences uses a simile?
Options: The wind whispered secrets to the trees., Her laughter is music to my ears., He is as sneaky as a fox., Time is a thief.

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He is as sneaky as a fox.

Front

"Hoot" is an example of

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Onomatopoeia