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Which figure of speech compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Which figure of speech compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
- Metaphor
- Personification
- Onomatopoeia
- Simile (correct)
Which figure of speech gives human qualities to non-human things or animals?
Which figure of speech gives human qualities to non-human things or animals?
- Personification (correct)
- Simile
- Onomatopoeia
- Metaphor
Which figure of speech exaggerates or overstates something for emphasis or dramatic effect?
Which figure of speech exaggerates or overstates something for emphasis or dramatic effect?
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Personification
- Hyperbole (correct)
Which figure of speech is used to create a sound effect that imitates the thing being described?
Which figure of speech is used to create a sound effect that imitates the thing being described?
Which figure of speech compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
Which figure of speech compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
Which figure of speech uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally?
Which figure of speech uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally?
Flashcards
Simile
Simile
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".
Personification
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things or animals.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
Exaggeration for emphasis.
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia
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Metaphor
Metaphor
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Figure of Speech
Figure of Speech
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Compare two things.
Compare two things.
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Exaggerated statement.
Exaggerated statement.
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Give human traits.
Give human traits.
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Sound effects
Sound effects
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Study Notes
Figures of Speech
- Simile: Compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', making an explicit comparison between two different things or ideas.
Personification
- Gives human qualities to non-human things or animals, creating vivid and imaginative descriptions.
Hyperbole
- Exaggerates or overstates something for emphasis or dramatic effect, not meant to be taken literally.
Onomatopoeia
- Creates a sound effect that imitates the thing being described, appealing to the sense of hearing.
Metaphor
- Compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', implying a direct connection or equivalence between the two.
Hyperbole (again)
- Uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, emphasizing a point or creating a strong impression.
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