Figurative Language Review Test

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a group of words that together have a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the individual words.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses figures of speech to convey meanings that are different from the literal interpretation.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What does it mean to say 'as brave as a lion'?

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This is a simile that compares someone's bravery to that of a lion, suggesting they are very brave.

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What is an example of an idiom?

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An example of an idiom is: 'It's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.