Figurative Language Review

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What is an allusion?

Back

A reference to another literary work, well-known person/place/thing.

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Which of the following is not an example of imagery?

Back

The room was loud.

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What does the metaphor 'My mother is my rock' mean?

Back

The speaker's mother is her support.

Front

What type of figurative language is 'He's my Prince Charming, and I'm his Cinderella'?

Back

An allusion.

Front

Is 'That voice is pure gold' a metaphor or simile?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

Back

Giving non-human things human characteristics.

Front

What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

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What is imagery?

Back

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.