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Figurative Language. By Shekijah Ward. Simile. Like or As to compare to things. Ex. His bald head was shiny as a new coin. . Hyperbole. An exaggeration. Ex. He’s so hungry he could eat a horse. Alliteration. Repeating the first sound. Ex. The sassy surfer sailed south. . Metaphor.
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Figurative Language By Shekijah Ward
Simile • Like or As to compare to things Ex. His bald head was shiny as a new coin.
Hyperbole • An exaggeration Ex. He’s so hungry he could eat a horse.
Alliteration • Repeating the first sound. Ex. The sassy surfer sailed south.
Metaphor • You area pig. Two things are compared without using like or as
Personification • Giving human traits to objects or ideas. The sun kissed her cheek.
Onomatopoeia • Sound words • The cow goes moo.
Idiom • Expressions that don’t mean what they say. • The girl was on cloud nine.
Understatement • Expression with less strength than expected. Bill Gates is financially secure.