Definitions
Potpourri
Examples I
Examples II
Examples III
100
A comparison between two unlike things that have something in common. Always uses the words like or as.
What is simile.
100
When one or more words are repeated to show urgency or importance.
What is repetition.
100
Like two peas in a pod.
What is a simile.
100
As hungry as a bear.
What is a simile.
100
pop
What is onomatopoeia
200
Compares two unlike things that have something in common. The comparison is made without the use of like or as.
What is metaphor.
200
Is the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.
What is alliteration.
200
buzz
What is onomatopoeia.
200
Snow was like a blanket.
What is a simile.
300
When an author gives an idea, object, or animal- qualities or traits of a person.
What is personification.
300
An expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from the meaning of the words that make it up.
What is idiom.
300
I nearly died laughing.
What is hyperbole.
300
Patty was a raging tiger when she lost her lunch money.
What is metaphor.
300
I could sleep for a year.
What is hyperbole.
400
Is a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect.
What is hyperbole.
400
Because you know I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no treble I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no treble I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no treble I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass
What is repetition.
400
the refrigerator ran
What is personification.
400
down in the dumps
What is alliteration.
400
a smiling moon
What is personification.
500
Is the imitation of natural sounds in word form.
What is onomatopoeia.
500
do or die
What is alliteration.
500
piece of cake
What is an idiom.
500
kick the bucket.
What is idiom.
500
During the night the forest was a dark, frightening battlefield.
What is a metaphor.
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