Figurative Language - Song Lyrics

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as' to show similarities between two different things.

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Give an example of a simile.

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"Just like a moth drawn to a flame" is a simile.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief" is a metaphor.

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to non-human things.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of personification.

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What is alliteration?

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

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"She sells sea shells by the sea shore" is an example of alliteration.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.