Figurative Language Review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It helps create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'meow', and 'splat'.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia: 'buzz', 'book', 'splat'?

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'Buzz' and 'splat' are examples of onomatopoeia, while 'book' is not.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'You're toast!'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her heart is like gold.'

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Which of the following is NOT a simile: 'He is as busy as a bee', 'Life is a rollercoaster'?

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'Life is a rollercoaster' is a metaphor, not a simile.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. Example: 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.'