Figurative Language

Front

"The city was a jungle" is an example of:

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metaphor

Front

"As straight as an arrow" is an example of:

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simile

Front

Example of 'Achooo'

Back

onomatopoeia

Front

Example of alliteration: "My monkey is making me mighty mad"

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alliteration

Front

Word for comparing two different things as if they are the same.

Back

metaphor

Front

The clock on the wall laughed at me while I tried to finish my test.

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personification

Front

Drive to Disney World feels endless with my annoying sister in the backseat.

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hyperbole

Front

Extreme exaggeration for effect

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hyperbole

Front

Comparison of 2 unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

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simile

Front

BAM! The door shut behind me.

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onomatopoeia