What is an alliteration?

repeated beginning sounds in a sentence

gives human qualities to a non-human thing

compares two things using "like" or "as"

Which of the following is not an alliteration?

Erin cooked cupcakes in the kitchen.

She happily helped Henry hang up the decorations.

Which of the following has exactly 3 alliterations in it?

The candy was killing my cavity.

The tornado tossed the trailer like a trash can.

What phrase would make the following word an alliteration: Sam

is like a cheetah when he runs.

What is personification?

Giving human characteristics to non-human things

What's the meaning of this personification? "The camera loves me!"

Photos of me are always really good.

Which of the following is NOT an example of personification?

The sun was warm on the child's face.

The star I wished on winked at me.

The trout danced on the water's surface.

The angry mirror showed every wrinkle on his face.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The delicious smell of cookies walked me to the kitchen.

The cookies smelled like a delicious cake.

The delicious cookies are a dream.

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

The dandelions stood tall, proudly surveying the rest of the yard.

The slimy eel slithered through the seaweed.

The stand of trees was a festival of color that fall.

The snails crept along the sidewalk, moving as slowly as a glacier.

Which of the following is an example of PERSONIFICATION?

The dog took the empty bowl and threw it over the fence.

The wind blew silently through the night

Bob jumped over the gate like Bill did before.

Correct Use of the phrase " Piece Of Cake"

It is a "Piece Of Cake" for Jack to Ride his bicycle

Eating cake is a "Piece Of Cake"

"Piece Of Cake" to become an Astronaut

Identify Correctly use of Phrase "Kill Time"

Alex is "Killing Time" by playing Video Games

Jenny loves to "Kill Time" by working hard

Steve likes to "Kill Time" by working on his Managers request

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

I could sleep for an hour.

Hyperbole

Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

Hyperbole

Not a Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

I am so hungry I could eat a slice of pie.

Hyperbole

Not a Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The automobile is as fast as my pick-up truck.

Hyperbole

Not a hypebole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

After using Lina's hair shampoo, my hair is as long as the Nile River.

Not a hyperbole

Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

Hyperbole

Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

My house was hot as 10,000 suns!

Hyperbole

Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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