Hyperboles and Alliteration

Hyperboles and Alliteration

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English

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hyperbole?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a hyperbole.

Back

"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repeating of the same sound at the beginning of multiple words in a sentence.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of alliteration.

Back

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the repeated sound in this sentence: "Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore."

Back

The repeated sound is 'S'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a hyperbole? "I have a ton of homework."

Back

This is a hyperbole because it exaggerates the amount of homework.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

Back

Hyperbole is used to create emphasis, humor, or to convey strong feelings.

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