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Figurative Language
Review
14
Education
6th Grade
11/13/2007

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Term
Simile
Definition
a comparison using like or as
Term
Personification
Definition
giving an object human qualities
Term
Metaphor 
Definition
a comparison not using like or as
Term
That tree is so tall airplanes might hit its top!
Definition
Hyperbole
Term
Alliteration
Definition
Repeating the first sound of a word throughout a sentences.
Term
Onomatopoeia
Definition
words that make a sound
Term
The broom carried the dust away.
Definition
Personification
Term
Hyperbole
Definition
an exaggeration
Term
Imagery
Definition
painting a picture for the reader
Term
The fur coat was as soft as a bunny.
Definition
simile
Term
The laughter was a flood of happiness.
Definition
Metaphor
Term
The soapy suds soaked through the ceiling into Sara's bedroom when the sink overflowed. 
Definition
Alliteration
Term
As the dark clouds rolled away the sky lightened with a soft steaming rainbow softly skimming overhead, busy people began to fill the streets again. 
Definition
Imagery
Term
The garbage can crashed onto the street.
Definition
Onomatopoeia
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