Figurative Language Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What does the metaphor 'the bleachers were a disaster area' mean?

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Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to non-human things.

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What does the phrase 'the camera loves me' mean?

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Photos of me are always really good.

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What does the personification 'my flower was begging me for water' imply?

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The flower was dried out and needed to be watered.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.