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An exaggeration used for effect, but not meant to be taken literally
a) onomatopoeia
b) hyperbole
c) alliteration
d) idiom

A word that imitates a sound or is spelled like a sound.
a) onomatopoeia
b) hyperbole
c) alliteration
d) idiom

two or more words or a word group beginning with the same letter
a) onomatopoeia
b) hyperbole
c) alliteration
d) idiom

speaking of an animal or thing as if it has human qualities
a) simile
b) metaphor
c) hyperbole
d) personification

an expression that does not mean what is literally said
a) simile
b) hyperbole
c) personificaton
d) idiom

a comparison of two unlike things saying one thing is another thing
a) simile
b) metaphor
c) alliteration
d) personification

comparing two unlike things using like or as
a) simile
b) metaphor
c) imagery
d) hyperbole

Fabulous fifth graders, such as Frankie, eat fried frankfurters ever Friday.
a) simile
b) onomatopoeia
c) alliteration
d) hyperbole

I laughed so hard at Mrs. King's joke that I nearly died! exclaimed Isaiah.
a) simile
b) onomatopoeia
c) alliteration
d) hyperbole

The pig released a loud oink when it saw a trough full of food.
a) simile
b) onomatopoeia
c) hyperbole
d) idiom

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