Figurative Language Review

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Define Onomatopoeia

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Words whose pronunciations imitate the sounds they describe.

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Define Metaphor

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A comparison between two different things NOT using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an Idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a Pun?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similarity in sound for humorous effect.

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Define Simile

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

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What is Personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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A situation where the audience knows more about the events than the characters do.

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What is a Classic 'Dad Joke'?

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A simple, pun-based joke that is often considered cheesy or corny.