Figurative Language Review

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This figure of speech means extreme exaggeration.

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hyperbole

Front

Compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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simile

Front

Using the same letter sound throughout a sentence

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alliteration

Front

"The moon smiled at me" is an example of _____

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personification

Front

"I am as hungry as a bear" is an example of a...

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simile

Front

Lyrics from 'Fight Song': 'Like a small boat on the ocean, sending big waves into motion.' Identify the figure of speech in the first line.

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simile

Front

"The radio is yelling at me" is an example of...

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personification

Front

"It costs an arm and a leg to buy an iPhone" is an example of...

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idiom

Front

Lyrics from 'Boom Clap': Boom clap, sound of my heart, the beat goes on. Figure of speech?

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onomatopeia

Front

"Sally sells seashells so swiftly" is an example of _______

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alliteration