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Figurative Language

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What is a simile? an indirect comparison of two things using the words like or as
What is a metaphor? a direct comparison of two things not using the words like or as
What is a hyperbole? an exaggeration or big lie
What is personification? to give something that's not human, human abilities or qualities
What is alliteration? when a group of words all start with the same sound
What is onomatopoeia? sound words
What is an idiom? a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meanings of the words that form it
What type of figurative language is included in this sentence? My mother loves gardening; she really has a green thumb. idiom
What type of figurative language is included in this sentence? Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. alliteration
What type of figurative language is included in this sentence? The bee went buzzing by my head. onomatopoeia
What type of figurative language is included in this sentence? Mr. Edwards is a real pig; he ate 10 pieces of pizza at lunch! metaphor
What type of figurative language is included in this sentence? I am so hungry that I could eat a horse! hyperbole
What type of figurative language is included in this sentence? Her eyes sparkled like diamonds. simile
What type of figurative language is included in this sentence? The book begged me to read it when I was trying to go to sleep. personification
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