Figurative Language

Question 1

The picture is an example of:

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Hyperbole

Question 2

Define: Two unlike things that are compared by using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.

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Simile

Question 3

Define: Giving human characteristics to something that is not human.

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Personification

Question 4

Define: Words that represent sound.

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Onomatopoeia

Question 5

'The snake slowly, silently, slithered towards its prey' - Is an example of:

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Alliteration

Question 6

The picture is an example of:

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Idiom

Question 7

'The wind whispered through the dry grass' - Is an example of:

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Personification

Question 8

'That assignment was a breeze!' - Is an example of:

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Metaphor

Question 9

The picture is an example of:

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Oxymoron

Question 10

'Cross your fingers!' - Is an example of:

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Idiom

Question 11

'Your suitcase weighs a ton!' - Is an example of:

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Hyperbole

Question 12

'The fire swallowed the entire forest' - Is an example of:

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Personification

Question 13

Define: Comparing two things directly.

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Metaphor

Question 14

Define: Exaggerated statements.

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Hyperbole

Question 15

Define: Different meaning from the literal meaning.

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Idiom

Question 16

Define: Words or phrases that are opposite and contradict each other.

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Oxymoron

Question 17

'Controlled Chaos' - Is an example of:

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Oxymoron

Question 18

Define: A beginning consonant sound that is repeated.

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Alliteration

Question 19

'Woosh! Bam!' Pow!' - Are examples of:

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Onomatopoeia

Question 20

'The sun was like a large ball of butter' - Is an example of:

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Simile

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