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Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
Which type of figurative language compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
What type of figurative language is used when words have repeating consonant sounds at the beginning?
Which term describes language that does not mean exactly what it says?
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What does figurative language encourage the reader to use?
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Which of the following is an example of a simile?
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What is the characteristic being compared in the simile 'She is as angry as a rattlesnake, ready to strike.'?
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What does a metaphor state?
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Study Notes
Figurative Language
- Figurative language is a type of language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words to create vivid and evocative descriptions.
Types of Figurative Language
- Simile: a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', e.g. "He ran like a cheetah."
- Alliteration: a repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, e.g. "sweet silver slippers."
- Hyperbole: language that does not mean exactly what it says, often used for emphasis or effect.
Similes and Metaphors
- A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', e.g. "She is as angry as a rattlesnake, ready to strike."
- A metaphor states that one thing is another thing, e.g. "She is a lioness on the prowl."
- In the simile "She is as angry as a rattlesnake, ready to strike," the characteristic being compared is anger.
Importance of Figurative Language
- Figurative language encourages the reader to use their imagination and make connections between ideas.
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Description
Test your knowledge of figurative language with this quiz! Identify examples of simile, metaphor, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. Can you determine which type of figurative language compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'? And do you know what type of figurative language is used when words have repeating consonant sounds at the beginning? Challenge yourself and find out now!
