Figurative Language Challenge

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What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is imagery?

Back

Words or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses.

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What are the types of imagery?

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Visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a symbol?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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What is auditory imagery?

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Imagery that appeals to the sense of hearing.

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What is visual imagery?

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Imagery that appeals to the sense of sight.

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What is tactile imagery?

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Imagery that appeals to the sense of touch.