Figurative Language Vocabulary & Examples

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What is onomatopoeia?

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The forming of a word in imitation of a natural sound, such as 'buzz' or 'hiss'.

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What is personification?

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Representing a thing or idea as a person.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What does the idiom 'leaving them in the dust' mean?

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Defeating them decisively.

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What does the metaphor 'beehive' imply in the context of a market?

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The market was busy and buzzing with activity.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.