MBMS 6th Figurative Language Review

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a simile?

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Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, e.g., 'Powerful pandas punch parrots.'

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is imagery?

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Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, e.g., 'buzz', 'sizzle'.

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What is allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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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.

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What is a pun?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.