Practice - Figures of Speech Revisited
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Practice Questions
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What is a simile? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think about comparisons that involve 'like' or 'as'.
What is hyperbole?
💡 Hint: It's often an exaggeration that shouldn't be taken literally.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a simile?
💡 Hint: Think about how these comparisons are formed.
True or False: A metaphor states that one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as'.
💡 Hint: Consider the direct relationship established by metaphors.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a short paragraph that describes a storm using at least three different figures of speech.
💡 Hint: Use comparisons, personification and vivid action words.
Create an original short story incorporating at least three figures of speech and analyze their effects.
💡 Hint: Look for ways to enhance imagery and emotion in your narrative.
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