What is the definition of figurative language?

meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Why is figurative language still used?

adds comedy and can make the situation more tense at times

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 difference between a simile and and a metaphor?

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

What is personification?

giving human attributes to a non human object or animal

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1
What kind of figurative language compares without using "like" or "as"?
metaphor
none of the above
hyperbole
simile
2
What is the definition of figurative language?
a different form of communicating what HAS happened
a funny way to talk
A different form of stating what is happening at the moment.
meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
3
Which of these matches an idiom?
"OW my leg!!" - every Spongebob character
it's raining cats and dogs
her smile is the sun
he fights like a caged tiger
4
Is this a metaphor or simile?
how should i know
simile
both
metaphor
5
Why is this an onomatopoeia?
it tells you what sounds are made at the moment
because, SCIENCE!!!
It's not
it gives of details of what's happening
6
Why is figurative language still used?
its a way of telling whats happening indirectly
because SCIENCE
adds comedy and can make the situation more tense at times
since it gives away the story way to early
7
Which of these is an example of an allusion?
hes a real Romeo with the ladies
all of the above
she is faster than Speedy Gonzalez
he is 10 times stronger than the Incredible Hulk
8
Which of these uses a cliche?
what's up doc?
mac and cheese
the hero gets the girl
super powers
9
Whats the effect of figurative language?
creating a different way of phrasing something real or fake
giving of comedic value
all of the above
adding serious or over the top vibe
10
Define hyperbole.
exaggerated statements or claims not to be taken literally
a sad way of describing what has happened
an underestimation of whats going to happen
something that involves electricity
11
Where should figurative language be used?
in a story
in a movie
all of the above
when trying to add comedy to how you speak
12
What is alliteration?
a very big and complicated word
same word being repeated several times in a single sentence
a popular form of speech in the 1900
the same letter or sound at the beginning of a word
13
Which one of these is an example of onomatopoeia?
Boom, Crack, Pow
Tall, Small, Smart
She was as short as a mouse.
14
What is the difference between a simile and and a metaphor?
they are different words
a simile uses like or as and a metaphor doesn't
they are comparing something
one has a different part in literature than the other
15
What is personification?
giving a human animal like attributes
acting like an inanimate object
giving human attributes to a non human object or animal
um...IDK

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