What is a simile?
5th Grade Figurative Language

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The boy was as strong as an ox.'
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Can you give an example of alliteration?
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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Dan's dog dove deep in the dam.'
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The wind was a howling wolf.'
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What is an idiom?
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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'She got cold feet the night before her wedding.'
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What is personification?
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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'My flowers were begging for water.'
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What is hyperbole?
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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’ve read this book a hundred times.'
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What is onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'The bee buzzed.'
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