Grade 7 Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement that should not be taken literally.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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The use of a word that imitates the sound it represents.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Silly snakes slither silently.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Buzz, hiss, roar.