Figurative Language Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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It suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is a simile?

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

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Example of a simile: 'He runs like the wind.' What does this mean?

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It means he runs very fast.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Example of personification: 'The flowers danced in the wind.' What does this mean?

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It suggests that the flowers moved gracefully as if they were dancing.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does this mean?

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It means the person is very hungry, but not literally going to eat a horse.

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What is alliteration?

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

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Example of alliteration: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.' What does this mean?

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It emphasizes the 's' sound and creates a rhythmic effect.