Set: Figurative Language - Definitions

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TermDefinition
AnalogyA comparison of two different things that are alike in some way.
IdiomAn expression that has meaning different from the regular meaning.
PersonificationThe giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.
HyperboleExaggeration for an effect.
AlliterationThe repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words.
OnomatopoeiaThe use of words that imitate sounds.
MetaphorA comparison of two unlike things, but does NOT use the words "like" or "as".
SimileA comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".

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Creator bobki
Created January 15, 2009
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Subjects language arts, english
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  1. Onomatopoeia The use of words that imitate sounds. - 32 misses
  2. Analogy A comparison of two different things that are alike in some way. - 22 misses
  3. Idiom An expression that has meaning different from the regular meaning. - 17 misses
  4. Metaphor A comparison of two unlike things, but does NOT use the words "like" or "as". - 14 misses
  5. Hyperbole Exaggeration for an effect. - 10 misses
  6. Simile A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". - 10 misses
  7. Alliteration The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words. - 6 misses