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Figurative Language

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    Idiom, personification, allusion, & hyperbole review
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  • That was the straw that broke the camel's back.
    idiom
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  • The raindrops danced along the window pane.
    personification
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  • My feet are killing me!
    idiom or hyperbole
  •  15
  • The kettle whistled impatiently.
    personification
  •  15
  • It's raining cats & dogs!
    Idiom
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  • Her stomach growled.
    Personification
  •  15
  • The test was a piece of cake.
    Idiom
  •  15
  • The teacher got tongue tied during her lesson.
    Idiom
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  • I'm so hungry I can eat a horse.
    Hyperbole
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  • I've told you to clean your room a million times!
    hyperbole
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  • My sister is telling everyone that she is smarter than me! Okay Pinocchio.
    Allusion
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  • About to go on another date. I’m such a ROMEO with the ladies!
    Allusion
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  • I was Michael Jordan on the basketball court tonight!
    Allusion
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  • My dress for the school dance tonight is SO LADY GAGA!
    Allusion
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  • He's running faster than the wind.
    hyperbole
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  • That man is as tall as a house.
    hyperbole
  •  15