Figurative Language Review

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I was so tired after school, I slept for a month!'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'The gentle giant jumped in jubilation.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Life is a winding road.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM!'

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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 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind. Example: 'The golden sun set over the shimmering ocean.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art. Example: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor compares two things directly, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. Example: 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.'