Figurative Language

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'How sweet the sobbing violin!' is an example of:

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Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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'Silly Sally swam so smoothly' is an example of:

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Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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The phrase 'lost her head' means:

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Became confused: An idiom meaning to lose one's composure.

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What is an overused expression called?

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Cliché: A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

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Which term refers to a play on words?

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Pun: A humorous use of a word or phrase to suggest two or more meanings.

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What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile: A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison?

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Metaphor: A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things.

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What is the term for a statement that exaggerates for effect?

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Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the term for a reference to a well-known story or event?

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Allusion: A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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What is the term for a word that imitates a sound?

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Onomatopoeia: A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.