Set: Figurative Language - Definitions

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All 12 terms

TermDefinition
SimileComparing 2 different things using LIKE or AS
MetaphorComparing 2 different things without LIKE or AS
OnomatopoeiaA realistic sounding word
HyperboleA huge exaggeration
OxymoronTwo terms that go against each other (jumbo shrimp)
AlliterationRepeating consonant sounds
AssonanceRepeating vowel sounds
SymbolismUsing one thing to represent something else
PersonificationGiving human qualities to a non-human
ImageryUsing the 5 senses
ForeshadowA hint to what is coming later in the story
ClicheAn overused saying

Set Information

Terms 12
Creator Koskela8
Created March 30, 2009
Group Figurative Language
Subject 7th grade LA
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  1. Symbolism Using one thing to represent something else - 25 misses
  2. Alliteration Repeating consonant sounds - 24 misses
  3. Onomatopoeia A realistic sounding word - 21 misses
  4. Cliche An overused saying - 21 misses
  5. Oxymoron Two terms that go against each other (jumbo shrimp) - 19 misses
  6. Imagery Using the 5 senses - 18 misses
  7. Personification Giving human qualities to a non-human - 18 misses