Find the intended meaning of the figurative language
What is Figurative Language?
Figurative language is non-literal language
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The racecar Zoomed around the track.
Zoomed-Onomatopoeia
What is the definition for simile?
A comparison using like or as
What type of figurative Language is this?
Susan is as gentle as a kitten.
Simile
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition?
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound made by an object or action.
Onomatopoeia
That Denver Nuggets fan jumped on the bandwagon!
To jump on the bandwagon means a person follows or supports something because it is a popular trend.
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I didn't lose my phone; it walked away from me!
Personification- it walked away
What is the definition for Hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration that can't be true.
What Type of figurative Language is this?
BOOM! POW!
Onomatopoeia
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition?
Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as".
Simile
I was on cloud nine when I won my soccer game!
To be on cloud nine is to feel joy and happiness
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The classroom was so loud and crazy it was a zoo!
It was a zoo!- Metaphor
What is the definition for Personification?
Giving human characteristics to things that are not human.
What Type of figurative Language is this?
Sammy sent me a sad song on Spotify!
Alliteration!
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition?
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as. Calling one thing another.
Metaphor
He barked up the wrong tree when he messed with Ms. Parker!
To bark up the wrong tree means a person is following the wrong course of action.
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The waterfall stretched for millions of miles.
stretched for millions of miles- hyperbole
What is the definition for Alliteration?
The repeating of the same letter or sound, especially constant sounds, tongue twisters.
What Type of figurative Language is this?
It took forever to get my T. Swift tickets!
Hyperbole
What is the name of this type of figurative language?
When there are multiple words starting with the same consonant sound
Alliteration
I didn't want to figure out my trip itinerary- we'll cross that bridge when we come to it!
To cross a bridge when you come to it means you will worry about the problem when it arises.
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Chocolate chip ice cream is my least favorite.
Least favorite-Oxymoron
What is the definition for Oxymoron?
Words or phrases in which contradictory or opposite terms are used together.
What Type of figurative Language is this?
The kid is a bull in a china shop.
Metaphor
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition?
Words or phrases in which contradictory or opposite terms are used together.
Oxymoron