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Figures of speech

Exaggeration that adds emphasis, urgency, or excitement

1. Hyperbole

The repeating of consonant sounds right next to each other, which creates a memorable or melodic effect.

2. Alliteration

Compares two dissimilar things using “like” or “as.”

3. simile

Phrase that uses two contradictory words to create a new meaning.

4. oxymoron

Word that sounds like what it means.

5. onomatopeia

The direct comparison of dissimilar things to create more vivid imagery or understanding.

6. metaphor

Figures of speech

If I don’t eat soon, I’m going to die of hunger.

1. Hyperbole

She sells seashells by the seashore.

2. Alliteration

It was the first real day of summer, and by the time she came back indoors, she was as red as a tomato.

3. simile

That strawberry cake was awfully good.

4. oxymoron

"Oops"

5. onomatopeia

He was an onion; to understand him, she had to peel back the layers.

6. metaphor