Figurative Langauge - Kristin Martin | Library

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comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"

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A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

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Comparing two unlike things NOT using words such as "like" or "as"

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Imitates a sound

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Extreme exaggeration for effect.

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Words that have the same beginning sounds together

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An expression that says one thing but means something else

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Repeated beginning consonant sounds. Example: The fog filtered over the field finally hiding the fence.

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The delicious bread danced in my stomach.

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My mom told me to "break a leg" before the big game.

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I've told you a million times, that we are going to have a figurative language quiz.

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Getting an A on this test is a piece of cake.

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Bob snores like a bear.

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Bang!, hiss, drip, whoosh!

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The sun played hide and seek with the clouds.

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The burning wood popped and crackled.

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The flowers danced in the wind.

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Taryn was in hot water when her parents found out she had lied to them.

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Time is money!

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Logan's brother is a couch potato! All he does is sit in his room and play video games all day!

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Jerry waited in line for a million years!

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Sam was so hungry, he could eat a horse!

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Lindsay was as busy as a bee while cleaning her house.

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Cameron washed his bike until it was as clean as a whistle!

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You could never tell that Brady and Carlos are best friends because they fight like cats and dogs!

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What does your grandmother mean when she says the ground is like a rock

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The locomotive was hissing and spitting coal-black smoke into the sky.

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In her eyes, Todd's mouth was a prayer book.

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I crouched down low and was as quiet as a mouse.

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He drew a line as straight as an arrow.

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I have a ton of work to do.

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Opportunity was knocking at her door.

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Beyoncé sings like an angel.

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He just sat there like a bump on a log.

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Her eyes were fireflies.

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