Figurative Lang - Pt 1

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What is a hyperbole?

Back

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

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Give an example of a hyperbole.

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"I was so hungry I could eat a horse."

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What does hyperbole do in writing?

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Hyperbole emphasizes a point or creates a strong impression by exaggerating.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a brief reference to a famous person, event, or work of literature.

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Provide an example of an allusion.

Back

"He has the strength of Hercules."

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What is personification?

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

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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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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Provide an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

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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.