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Figurative Langauge

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17 questions
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  • Q1
    comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"
    Simile
    30s
  • Q2
    A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
    Personification
    30s
  • Q3
    comparing two unlike things NOT using words such as "like" or "as"
    Metaphor
    30s
  • Q4
    imitates a sound
    Onomatopoeia
    30s
  • Q5
    exaggeration
    Hyperbole
    30s
  • Q6
    words that have the same beginning sounds together
    Alliteration
    30s
  • Q7
    word play
    Figurative Language
    30s
  • Q8
    Comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"
    Simile
    30s
  • Q9
    Comparing two unlike things NOT using the words "like" or "as."
    Metaphor
    30s
  • Q10
    Giving an object or animal human feelings, thoughts, attitudes or actions.
    Personification
    30s
  • Q11
    Extreme exaggeration for effect.
    Hyperbole
    30s
  • Q12
    Repeated beginning consonant sounds. Example: The fog filtered over the field finally hiding the fence.
    Alliteration
    30s
  • Q13
    A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.
    Metaphor
    30s
  • Q14
    A comparison of two unlike things using "Like" or "As."
    Simile
    30s
  • Q15
    Giving human characteristics to something non-human.
    Personification
    30s

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