Figurative Language Review

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What does 'spidey sense' refer to in figurative language?

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It refers to a sense of danger or an instinctive awareness of impending trouble.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to nonhuman things or animals.

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Identify an example of hyperbole.

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"I caught a fish as big as a house."

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Identify an example of personification.

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"The white clouds raced swiftly across the sky."

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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'.

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What is 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'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, imagery, and emotional resonance.