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Figurative Language. Hyperbole. I was starving to death. Her hair was taller than my whole body. She gave us a ton of homework. Simile. He ran like a deer. He’s as silly as a monkey. Metaphor. He monkeys around in class. He galloped across the room. Onomatopoeia.
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Hyperbole I was starving to death. Her hair was taller than my whole body. She gave us a ton of homework.
Simile He ran like a deer. He’s as silly as a monkey.
Metaphor He monkeys around in class. He galloped across the room.
Onomatopoeia Hiss, ring, whoosh, hum, zip
Anaphora I have a dream. I have a dream that one day we will live in peace. I have a dream that my children will not be judged.
Oxymoron Deafening silence Small crowd Modern history
Alliteration Her hair helped her hit the high notes. The water’s waves washed over us.
Symbolism Water = rebirth, purification, life, cleansing The U.S. flag = freedom, patriotism Heart = love
Personification The sun slapped his eyes. The window winked at me. The proud tree stood strong.