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A Review Of Figurative Language Terms And Examples.
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Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?
a) Dog
b) Fizz
c) Noun
d) Tree
What is the definition of a hyperbole?
a) An over-exaggeration
b) A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
c) A figure of speech whose literal meaning is different than its intended meaning
d) A repetition of beginning sounds in consecutive words
Which sentence shows an example of a simile?
a) Awesome Andy ate an apple.
b) The wind screamed during the storm.
c) I've been to the dentist a lot so I know the drill.
d) She was like a swan, gliding across the dance floor.
What is the definition of alliteration?
a) An over-exaggeration
b) A comparison of two objects by saying one object is another
c) A repetition of beginning sounds in consecutive words
d) Giving human qualities to non-living things
Which sentence includes an example of personification?
a) He was the sun, lighting up the room.
b) Don't let the cat out of the bag!
c) It took a million years to get their food.
d) The grass waved at me as it blew in the wind.
What is the definition of a pun?
a) A humorous play on words that have multiple meanings
b) Giving human qualities to non-living things
c) An over-exaggeration
d) A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
Which is an example of a hyperbole?
a) The dog was as fast as a rocket, running across the field.
b) He was so hungry he could eat a horse!
c) She was a shark on the soccer field.
d) He is driving me crazy!
What is the definition of an idiom?
a) An over-exaggeration
b) Giving human qualities to non-living things
c) A repetition of beginning sounds in consecutive words
d) A figure of speech whose literal meaning is different than its intended meaning
What is an example of a metaphor?
a) She was a diamond in the rough.
b) Hungry Henry hoped he had his handy hatchet.
c) I might die if I don't eat right now!
d) Pop! The popcorn cooked on the stove. Pop!
What is the definition of a hyperbole?
a) A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
b) A repetition of beginning sounds in consecutive words
c) An over-exaggeration
d) A word that imitates a sound
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