Figurative Language Review

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggeration that cannot possibly be true, often used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Allusion?

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A reference to a well-known work of literature, art, music, etc.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean when someone says, 'My brother is a regular Einstein'?

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It means his brother is intelligent.

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What is Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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What is Idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is Assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Give an example of Hyperbole.

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!'.