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Figurative Language

TermDefinition
hyperbole expresses extreme exaggeration
metaphor compares two items by renaming them (uses are, was, is...etc.)
idiom an expression that can't be taken literally
personification giving a non-living thing human like qualities
simile comparing two or more things using "like" or "as"
alliteration the repetition of the same sound or letter
onomatopoeia a word which sounds like a noise being made
noun a person, place, thing, or idea
onomatopoeia The cereal went SNAP, CRACKLE, POP when he poured the milk at breakfast.
personification The leaves whistles in the rain.
simile Her face turned red as a beet when she tripped and fell.
metaphor The moon was a bright ball of smoke in the night sky.
idiom The test was smooth sailing.
alliteration Linda liked laughing and licking lollipops.
hyperbole Her dad was so strong he could lift two tons!
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