MCA Reading Test-Figurative Language

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Simile

Back

A comparison using like or as

Front

Words that imitate sounds (e.g., "bang", "zip").

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onomatopoeia

Front

Alliteration is:

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repeating the first sound many times in a sentence.

Front

Phrase meaning something other than what is said (e.g., couch potato)

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idiom

Front

Hyperbole

Back

An exaggeration

Front

"He is a night owl because he stays up late."

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metaphor

Front

The cupcake yelled, "Don't eat me!" as Mr. Carpenter bit into it.

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personification

Front

Simile: "My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores."

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She gets really angry.

Front

"Out of the blue, a time machine appeared in my living room."

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Out of the blue is an idiom.

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"Quick as a bunny" is an example of...

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Simile