Why is this an alliteration?

The words all start with the same letter.

Why is this an onomatopoeia?

Its words suggest its meaning, sound like the noise it makes

What is the difference between a simile and and a metaphor?

a simile uses like or as and a metaphor doesn't

exaggerated statements or claims not to be taken literally

What is alliteration?

the same letter or sound at the beginning of a word

What is the definition of figurative language?

meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

What is personification?

giving human attributes to a non human object or animal

My teddy bear gave me a hug! Why is this personification?

Because the teddy bear is given human-like characteristics.

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1
What kind of figurative language compares without using "like" or "as"?
metaphor
simile
none of the above
hyperbole
2
Is this a metaphor or simile?
how should i know
simile
both
metaphor
3
Why is this an alliteration?
The words are comparing each other.
The words all start with the same letter.
Because it is figurative language.
The words sound like the noise they make.
4
What two things are being compared in this simile?
My and Smelly
Dog and Dirty Socks
Dog and Smelly
My and Socks
5
Why is this an onomatopoeia?
Its words suggest its meaning, sound like the noise it makes
It is an extreme exaggeration.
It is an exciting word.
It compares two things using like or as.
6
What Figurative language is this?
Personification
Alliteration
Simile
Hyperbole
7
What is the difference between a simile and and a metaphor?
they are comparing something
a simile uses like or as and a metaphor doesn't
they are different words
one has a different part in literature than the other
8
Why is this onomatopoeia?
since it gives of details of whats happening
because, SCIENCE!!!
because it tells you what sounds are made at the moment
Its not
9
Define hyperbole.
something that involves electricity
exaggerated statements or claims not to be taken literally
an underestimation of whats going to happen
a sad way of describing what has happened
10
What is alliteration?
the same letter or sound at the beginning of a word
same word being repeated several times in a single sentence
a very big and complicated word
a popular form of speech in the 1900
11
She is a skyscraper because she is so tall. What two things are being compared?
Skyscraper and because
She and Skyscraper
She and Tall
Skyscraper and Tall
12
Which of these matches an idiom?
he fights like a caged tiger
"OW my leg!!" - every Spongebob character
it's raining cats and dogs
her smile is the sun
13
Where should figurative language be used?
all of the above
in a story
when trying to add comedy to how you speak
in a movie
14
What is the definition of figurative language?
a different form of communicating what HAS happened
meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
A different form of stating what is happening at the moment.
a funny way to talk
15
What is personification?
giving human attributes to a non human object or animal
um...IDK
giving a human animal like attributes
acting like an inanimate object
16
My teddy bear gave me a hug!
Hyperbole
Simile
Alliteration
Personification
17
Which one of these is an example of onomatopoeia?
Boom, Crack, Pow
She was as short as a mouse.
Tall, Small, Smart
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My teddy bear gave me a hug! Why is this personification?
Because I am hugging the teddy bear.
Because the teddy bear is being compared to me.
Because the teddy bear is giving me a hug!
Because the teddy bear is given human-like characteristics.

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