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what the separate words actually mean
literal
repeating the beginning sounds of words
alliteration
a word that imitates the sound that it represents
onomatopoeia
a comparison using the words "like" or "as"
simile
a comparison where one thing is said to be another
metaphor
giving human qualities to animals or objects
personification
an exaggeration
hyperbole
a common saying or phrase that is not to be taken literally
idiom
There was a tremendously loud CRASH outside my window on the street.
onomatopoeia
I felt like my sister was a million miles away when she left for college.
hyperbole
The girl looked as cozy as a soft kitten when she fell asleep on her blanket.
simile
The sun was a glowing ball of fire in the sky.
metaphor
She was down in the dumps when her friends moved away.
idiom
Betsy baked better bread with bananas, blueberries, and butter.
alliteration
The bugs went SPLAT on the windshield when we were driving to the campsite.
onomatopoeia
The warm smile of the sun made me happy that summer was finally here.
personification
