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Figurative Language Definitions
Figurative Language 2
Figurative Language 3
Provide an example
100

The comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"

simile

100
You are the sun, moon, and stars to me.
metaphor
100
The curtains in the window are waving hello to us.
personification
100

Give an example of onomatopoeia 

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200

A comparison without the use of "like" or "as"

200

He pleaded for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was ice.

metaphor

200

The car was a jet on the road.

metaphor

200

Give me an example of personification using a lion.

300

Giving human characteristics to non-human things

metaphor

300
He is a library of information about athletes.
metaphor
300
Her eyes twinkled like stars.
simile
300

Give me an example of personification.

personification

400

Words that imitate sounds

hyperbole

400
a comparison of two different things using "like" or "as"
simile
400

The wind whooshed through the trees.

o

400

Give me a simile

The _______ flowed like ________

500

Name and define all four types of figurative language

500

Give me an example of a simile using a cloud.

500
My sore feet were begging me to take a break.
personification
500

Give me an example of a metaphor.