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Figurative Language
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Simile | a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind using like or as |
| Metaphor | a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind WITHOUT using like or as |
| Personification | using human characteristics to compare to something nonhuman |
| Onomatopoeia | the formation of a word from the way it sounds, CRASH! |
| Hyperbole | exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally |
| Alliteration | the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of other closely connected words |
| Idiom | a group of words established by usage as having a meaning but not meant to be taken literally (It's raining cats and dogs!) |
| Pun | a joke showing the different possible meanings of a word |
| Cliche' | a phrase or opinion that is overused |
| Proverb | a saying stating a general truth or piece of advice |
| Simile example | I am as cold as a polar bear in the snow today! |
| Metaphor example | She is diamond shining on the stage. |
| Personification example | The stars winked at me in the dark sky. |
| Hyperbole example | I told you a million times to stop hitting me! |
| Proverb example | Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. |
| Idiom example | I would like to help out but I'm all tied up at the moment. |
| Alliteration example | Sally sells seashells by the seashore. |
| Pun example | Frog parking only. All others will be toad. |
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ecjctipton