What is the definition of a simile?

a comparison of two dissimilar objects using the words “like” or “as”

What is the definition of personification?

an animal or non-living object acts, or is spoken of, as if alive or human.

What is onomatopoeia?

when a word sounds like what it describes

What is the definition of alliteration?

Repetition of the same letter or sound in a group of words.

What is the definition of a hyperbole?

an exaggerated statement that goes beyond what is true or expected.

What is the definition of a metaphor?

a comparison between two dissimilar objects without using "lile" or "as"

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1
Practice! When is our quiz?
Next Thursday
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Friday!
This Thursday!
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Identify the device: She was as sly as a fox.
metaphor
personification
simile
onomatopoeia
3
What is the definition of a simile?
An extreme exaggeration
a comparison of two dissimilar objects using the words “like” or “as”
a smile :)
a comparison of 2 dissimilar objects without using the words "like" or "as"
4
What is the definition of personification?
half animal/half person
an animal or non-living object acts, or is spoken of, as if alive or human.
when two opposite terms are used together
a new person is introduced in the story
5
What is onomatopoeia?
a comparison between 2 dissimlar objects without using "like" or "as"
when two opposite terms are used together
when a word sounds like what it describes
When the weather reflects the emotions of a character
6
Identify the device: I told you a billion times to clean your room!
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
alliteration
7
Identify the device: The thunder boomed and cracked all night.
simile
onomatopoeia
alliteration
metaphor
8
What is the definition of alliteration?
words that rhyme
giving human characteristics to non-living objects
Repetition of the same letter or sound in a group of words.
when the word imitates its sound
9
What is the definition of a hyperbole?
nonsensical statement
a ridiculous idea
an exaggerated statement that goes beyond what is true or expected.
a hyper bowl
10
Identify the device: Pam paved the path for people to walk.
personification
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
alliteration
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Identify the device: The pencil danced across the page.
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
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Identify the device: Life is a highway.
metaphor
simile
alliteration
hyperbole
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Bonus! What is the correct spelling of this device?
onamatopoeia
onomatopoeia
omomatopeia
onomatopia
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What is the definition of a metaphor?
a comparison between two dissimilar objects without using "lile" or "as"
part of the metaverse
when a word sounds like what it describes
an exaggerated statement

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