7th Grade - Figurative Language Practice

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'The city is a sea of sadness.'

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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 the words 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'His room looked as if a hurricane came through.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The trees danced in the wind.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'bang.'

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Identify an example of alliteration.

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'Fall Fridays feel fantastic.'

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Identify an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.'

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Identify an example of a simile.

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'Her smile is like the sun.'

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Identify an example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and conveying meanings beyond the literal interpretation.