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Which figure of speech involves a direct comparison, stating one thing is another?
Which figure of speech involves a direct comparison, stating one thing is another?
- Personification
- Hyperbole
- Metaphor (correct)
- Simile
The phrase 'as slow as a snail' is an example of a metaphor.
The phrase 'as slow as a snail' is an example of a metaphor.
False (B)
What figure of speech is used when giving human characteristics to non-human objects?
What figure of speech is used when giving human characteristics to non-human objects?
Personification
"I've told you a million times" is an example of the figure of speech called ________.
"I've told you a million times" is an example of the figure of speech called ________.
Which of the following best illustrates irony?
Which of the following best illustrates irony?
An oxymoron combines two similar terms.
An oxymoron combines two similar terms.
Identify the figure of speech in the phrase 'bitter sweet'.
Identify the figure of speech in the phrase 'bitter sweet'.
The repetition of the 'p' sound in 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers' is known as _______.
The repetition of the 'p' sound in 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers' is known as _______.
Which figure of speech involves the repetition of vowel sounds?
Which figure of speech involves the repetition of vowel sounds?
The word 'thump' is an example of alliteration.
The word 'thump' is an example of alliteration.
What is the term for words like 'buzz' and 'hiss'?
What is the term for words like 'buzz' and 'hiss'?
Match each figure of speech to its definition:
Match each figure of speech to its definition:
Which of these sentences contains an example of personification?
Which of these sentences contains an example of personification?
Saying 'It's raining cats and dogs' is an example of irony.
Saying 'It's raining cats and dogs' is an example of irony.
What literary device is demonstrated by the phrase 'living dead'?
What literary device is demonstrated by the phrase 'living dead'?
The sentence 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore' is an example of ________.
The sentence 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore' is an example of ________.
In the sentence, 'The cat sat fat,' which literary device is used?
In the sentence, 'The cat sat fat,' which literary device is used?
The word 'splash' is an example of assonance.
The word 'splash' is an example of assonance.
Identify the figure of speech demonstrated when a character says one thing but means the opposite.
Identify the figure of speech demonstrated when a character says one thing but means the opposite.
Match the figure of speech with its corresponding example:
Match the figure of speech with its corresponding example:
Flashcards
Metaphor
Metaphor
Direct comparison of two unlike things, stating one is another.
Simile
Simile
Comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
Personification
Personification
Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
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Irony
Irony
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Oxymoron
Oxymoron
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Alliteration
Alliteration
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Assonance
Assonance
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Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia
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Study Notes
- Metaphor: A direct comparison of two unlike things, stating one thing is another.
- Example: "The world is a stage".
- Simile: Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
- Example: "He ran as fast as the wind."
- Personification: Assigning human qualities to inanimate objects or animals.
- Example: "The wind whispered secrets."
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
- Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
- Irony: A contrast between what is said or expected and what actually occurs.
- Example: A fire station burning down.
- Oxymoron: Combines two contradictory terms.
- Example: "Jumbo shrimp."
- Alliteration: Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words.
- Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
- Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds in words.
- Example: "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
- Examples: "Buzz," "hiss."
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