Match each figure of speech with its definition. Hyperbole

Personification

Simile

Alliteration

Metaphor

1. A comparison of two unlike things that uses "like" or "as"

2. A comparison of two unlike things that does not use comparison words

3. Nonliving or nonhuman things are given human characteristics or abilities

4. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis

5. Repetition of an initial consonant sound to create rhythm

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Clover

18 July, 13:53

Match each figure of speech with its definition. Hyperbole

Personification

Simile

Alliteration

Metaphor

1. A comparison of two unlike things that uses "like" or "as"

2. A comparison of two unlike things that does not use comparison words

3. Nonliving or nonhuman things are given human characteristics or abilities

4. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis

5. Repetition of an initial consonant sound to create rhythm

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Miracle Richard · Answer 1

1. A smile uses like or as

2. A metaphor does not use comparison words

3. Personification is giving nonhuman things human characteristics

4. Hyperbole uses exaggeration

5. Alliteration is the repetition of an initial consonant sound