Which of the following sentences contains a figure of speech?
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We visited the Grand Canyon on our vacation.
• My little brother is a real bookworm.
) I needed to do laundry after playing outside.
• The movie was so funny, I laughed out loud.
My little brother is a real bookworm.
Which of the following is the best definition of figurative language?
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• A comparison between two unlike things.
• A comparison using like or as.
Language that conveys an idea or meaning in a way that is different from the literal meaning of the words.
• Language in which animals are described as humans.
Language that conveys an idea or meaning in a way that is different from the literal meaning of the words.
A friend tells you that you have "the strength of Hercules," connecting you to the mythological figure known for his strength. What is this an example of?
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• Allusion
• Metaphor
• Simile
• Personification
Allusion
A friend tells you that you have "the strength of Hercules," connecting you to the mythological figure known for his strength. What is this an example of?
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• allusion
• illusion
• alliteration
• analogy
allusion
Which of the following is the best definition for the term "allusion"?
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• A comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
• The dictionary definition of a word.
A figure of speech that refers to a person, place, event, work of art or literature.
• A word that is the opposite in meaning to another word.
A figure of speech that refers to a person, place, event, work of art or literature.
The following are synonyms...
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) Large/Tiny
• Closet/Clutter
• Lack/Slack
• Steady/Stable