Figurative Language

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What type of figurative language gives human qualities to objects or animals?

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personification

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Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia? buzz, meow, book, splat

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book

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"Homework is a breeze," is an example of which type of figurative language?

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Metaphor

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Which is NOT an example of a simile? Her heart is like gold., He is as busy as a bee., Life is a rollercoaster., She is larger than life.

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Life is a rollercoaster.

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"The stars in the sky winked," is an example of what?

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Personification

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When words sound like their meaning they are using...

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Onomatopoeia

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Which figurative language is an exaggeration that is so dramatic, no one could believe it?

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Hyperbole

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This type of figurative language uses an anecdotal comparison in order to show similarity.

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Analogy

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A word or phrase that is used together even though it is contradictory or opposite is...

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An Oxymoron

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"The computer responded to the question very thoughtfully!" is an example of which type of figurative language?

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Personification