Figurative Language Review

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is a figurative language technique where two or more words in a sentence or line of poetry begin with the same sound.

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Define Metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figurative language technique that compares two objects using a form of 'IS'.

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Identify the figurative language in the sentence: 'The timid turtle tootled to the train tracks.'

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The figurative language used is Alliteration.

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What does the metaphor 'Our car is a dinosaur' mean?

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It means our car is very old.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figurative language technique that compares two objects using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of Alliteration.

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Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Identify the figurative language in the phrase: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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The figurative language used is a Metaphor.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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

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Provide an example of a Simile.

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Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'