| Similes and Metaphors | Hyperboles | Personification and Idioms | Onomatopoeia and Alliteration | Figurative Language |
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A comparison using like or as
What is a simile?
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extreme exaggeration
What is a hyperbole?
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human traits given to non-human things
What is personification?
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onomatopoeia
What is "buzz" and example of?
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Simile
What is "The room is as hot as the sun"
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A direct comparison between two things
What is a metaphor?
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The class is very long
What is the meaning of this hyperbole?
This class is taking forever! |
words or phrases that aren't meant to be taken serious/literal
what is an idiom?
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onomatopoeia
What is "BOOM" an example of?
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onomatopoeia
What is Ring-a-ling-a-ling-a-ding" an example of?
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She laughed very hard/loud
What is the meaning of this simile?
She laughed as hard as a hyena. |
He is very fast.
What is the meaning of this sentence?
He runs faster than the speed of light. |
It is better to take action than just saying something
What is the meaning of "Actions speak louder than words"
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the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words
What is alliteration?
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metaphor
What is "The snow is a blanket over the ground"
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They are very smart.
What is the meaning of this metaphor?
They are wise owls. |
It took me light years to finish my homework.
Which sentence has a hyperbole?
It took me light years to finish my homework. It took me 30 minutes to finish my homework. |
There is always something going on
What is the meaning of "The city never sleeps"
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the words imitate the sounds they describe
What is Onomatopoeia?
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personification
What is "The weather outside is frightful"
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Jane and goose
What are the two things being compared in this metaphor?
Jane is a silly goose. |
no
Is this a hyperbole?
The moon is a silver ball. |
Personification
What is this sentence an example of?
The camera loves her. |
alliteration
What is "Peter Piped Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers"
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Alliteration
What is "Follow me in merry measure"
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