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Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses. This paints an image or picture in the mind of the reader.
What is imagery?
100
The repetition of accented vowel sounds as in "sleigh" and "way"
What is rhyme?
100
This idiom means having a nasty attitude and involves a snack made out of potatoes... or tortillas.
What is chip on the shoulder?
100
...big boned...
What is fat?
100
I am the sandwich that comes on a #2 value meal at the fast food restaurant McDonald's.
What is Quarter Pounder with cheese?
200
Giving human-like characteristics to something that is not human.
What is personification?
200
The repetition of beginning CONSONANT sounds in two or more neighboring words.
What is alliteration?
200
This idiom means to tell a secret, and involves a furry meowing animal.
What is let the cat out of the bag?
200
...happy hour...
What is grown up fun time?
200
I am the name of Mr. Darden's cat. Also, I am the princess of Hyrule
What is Zelda?
300
A word that imitates a sound. BOOM!
What is onomatopoeia?
300
A term or phrase used to replace a more blunt or offesive one.
What is euphemism?
300
This idiom means that like-minded people usually hang out with each other, and involves a winged creature of the sky.
What is birds of a feather flock together?
300
...be excused...
What is go to the bathroom?
300
I am the most common vehicle color in the United States.
What is white?
400
A comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
What is simile?
400
A figure of speech whose meaning is something other than what is stated: "It's raining cats and dogs!"
What is idiom?
400
This idiom means that someone is caught in the act or guilty, and involves the color of ones own hands.
What is caught red handed?
400
...domestic engineer...
What is housewife/househusband?
400
I am the MASCOT for the victorious team in the 2011 Men's NCAA basketball Final Four tournament.
What are the huskies?
500
A direct comparison of two things NOT using "like" or "as"
What is metaphor?
500
An intense exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
500
This idiom is used when you want to say someone is pregnant, or with child. It refers to a bread being baked.
What is bun in the oven?
500
...cozy...
What is small space?
500
I am the capital city of the state of New York.
What is Albany?
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