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Comparing not using ''like'' or ''as''
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Metaphor
d) Hyperbole

Language that normally signifies the opposite of what you really mean. This is done to be funny or sarcastic. It is NOT a coincidence.
a) Irony
b) Imagery
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Alliteration

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Hint: usually consonant sounds!
a) Assonance
b) Alliteration
c) Metaphor
d) Simile

The repetition of the same or very similar vowel sounds of nearby words.
a) Assonance
b) Alliteration
c) Metaphor
d) Simile

Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects.
a) Metaphor
b) Hyperbole
c) Simile
d) Personification

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
a) Personification
b) Irony
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Hyperbole

Comparing using ''like'' or ''as''
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Hyperbole
d) Personification

Language that causes people to imagine pictures in their head.
a) Irony
b) Alliteration
c) Imagery
d) Hyperbole

Obvious and intentional exaggeration.
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

''Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore'' is an example of:
a) Imagery
b) Hyperbole
c) Alliteration
d) Assonance

''We are all like crayons, having to live in the same box.'' is an example of:
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

''We create great music together in the classroom when we work together.'' is an example of:
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

''Splash!'' ''Buzz,'' and ''drip, drip, drip,'' are examples of:
a) Alliteration
b) Assonance
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Irony

Imagery: ''Her face blossomed when she caught a glimpse of him,'' creates the following image:
a) Sadness
b) Joy
c) Anger
d) Confusion

'' 'I am so thrilled to be here!' he said with a frown.'' best represents:
a) Imagery
b) Irony
c) Alliteration
d) Assonance

''The light is bright tonight, as we fly kites!'' is an example of:
a) Onomatopoeia
b) Alliteration
c) Assonance
d) Personification

''I can smell pizza from a mile away,'' ''He has got a truckload of money,'' and ''Her teeth were blinding bright!'' are all examples of:
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

''The stars danced playfuly in the moonlight,'' and ''My computer throws a fit everytime I ask it to do something!'' are examples of:
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

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