Figurative Language Test #1

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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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Descriptive language that create a picture in your mind

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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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A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

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The delicious candy danced in my stomach.

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

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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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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What you say is NOT what you actually mean.

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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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Sheila sells seashells by the seashore.

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The tall grass danced in the wind.

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Tonya faced the music from her parents when they found out she had lied to them.

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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 forever!

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Patty played the piano perfectly.

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

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

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

Imitates a sound

Descriptive language that create a picture in your mind

Extreme exaggeration for effect.

Words that have the same beginning sounds together

An expression that says one thing but means something else

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

A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

The delicious candy danced in my stomach.

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

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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

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

Bob snores like a bear.

Bang!, hiss, drip, whoosh!

What you say is NOT what you actually mean.

The sun played hide and seek with the clouds.

The burning wood popped and crackled.

Sheila sells seashells by the seashore.

The tall grass danced in the wind.

Tonya faced the music from her parents when they found out she had lied to them.

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

Jerry waited in line forever!

Patty played the piano perfectly.

Sam was so hungry, he could eat a horse!

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

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