words that imitate the sound it represents

comparing two unlike things WITHOUT using “like” or “as”

repetition of words with the same sound

Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

when a shape or object is used to represent a much larger concept

when a phrase or word appears over and over in a written work

giving human characteristics to something non-human

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1
"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?" is an example of. . .
Simile
Metaphor
Symbol
Personification
2
A road is often used as a symbol for. . .
Peace
Life
Happiness
Hope
3
Onomatopoeia
when a phrase or word appears over and over in a written work
words that imitate the sound it represents
repetition of words with the same sound
4
Metaphor
comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as”
comparing two unlike things WITHOUT using “like” or “as”
when a shape or object is used to represent a much larger concept
giving human characteristics to something non-human
5
Doves are often symbols of. . .
Anger/Discontent
Life/Happiness
Hope/Peace
Death/Destruction
6
An owl is often seen as a symbol of. . .
Wisdom
Life
War
Weakness
7
"Now I know I have met an angel in person/She looks perfect" is an example of. . .
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Symbol
8
"Shot me out of the sky/You're my kryptonite" is an example of. . .
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Symbol
9
Rhyme
words that imitate the sound it represents
repetition of words with the same sound
when a phrase or word appears over and over in a written work
10
Simile
Comparing two unlike things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"
giving human characteristics to something non-human
Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
when a shape or object is used to represent a much larger concept
11
"I ask the traffic lights if it'll be all right/They say, "I don't know'" is an example of. . .
Symbol
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
12
Symbols
comparing two unlike things WITHOUT using “like” or “as”
giving human characteristics to something non-human
comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as”
when a shape or object is used to represent a much larger concept
13
"My heart's a stereo/It beats for you so listen close" is an example of. . .
Simile
Personification
Symbol
Metaphor
14
Repetition
when a phrase or word appears over and over in a written work
repetition of words with the same sound
words that imitate the sound it represents
15
Personification
when a shape or object is used to represent a much larger concept
giving human characteristics to something non-human
comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as”
comparing two unlike things WITHOUT using “like” or “as”
16
"The shadows on the wall tell me the sun is going down” is an example of. . .
Simile
Personification
Symbol
Metaphor
17
""And it seems to me you lived your life/Like a candle in the wind" is an example of. . .
Personification
Metaphor
Symbol
Simile
18
"Just like fire, burning out the way" is an example of. . .
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Symbol
19
"Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go" is an example of. . .
Symbol
Simile
Metaphor
Personification

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