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A direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting that they are alike in some way. Does not use "like" or "as". Example: "Time is a thief"

Metaphor

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What does it mean when somebody is "happy as a clam"? And what type of figurative language is it?

They are extremely pleased and content; metaphor

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What type of figurative language are words like "buzz" and "bang"?

Onomatopoeia

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baam

Lose 10 points!

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magnet

Take 15 points!

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fairy

Take points!

thief

Give points!

What does "the leaves waved at me" mean? What type of figurative language is it?

The leaves were moving; personification

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What does it mean when you say somebody is a "couch potato"?

You are calling them lazy

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boom

Lose 50 points!

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fairy

Take points!

rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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baam

Lose 15 points!

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star

Double points!

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gift

Win 5 points!

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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What does "I've told you a million times" mean? What type of figurative language is it?

I've told you many times; hyperbole

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What does "time flies when you're having fun" mean? What type of figurative language is it?

Time goes by quickly when you are doing something fun or that you enjoy; personification

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Repetition of consonant sounds within nearby words. Example: "He struck a streak of bad luck"

Consonance

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What does "Don't cry over spilled milk" mean?

There is no reason to complain about something that cannot be fixed

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal interpretation. Example: "Kick the bucket"

Idiom

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"

Alliteration

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What does "the wildfire ran through the forest at an amazing speed" mean? What type of figurative language is it?

The wildfire spread quickly in the forest; personification

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Substituting a milder or less direct expression for a harsh or blunt one. Example: "Passed away" instead of "Died"

Euphemism

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