Question

figurative language - define it
allusion personification simile hyperbole alliteration
figurative language irony onomatopoeia metaphor oxymoron

1. figurative language that uses the words \like\ or \as\ to compare two things
2. speech or writing that departs from literal meaning in order to achieve a special effect
3. figurative language that uses words that show sound
4. figurative language that is a series of words that begin with the same consonant sound
5. figurative language that is a reference made to something that is not directly mentioned
6. figurative language that gives human traits to a non human things
7. figurative language that is when you expect one thing but the opposite happens or is implied
8. figurative language that uses exaggerated comparisons or overstatements for emphasis
9. figurative language that is a comparison of two things without using \like\ or \as\
10. figurative language that is two words that mean the opposite and are joined together to create a new words or phrase with its own meaning

Explanation:

1. A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare.
2. Figurative language departs from literal meaning.
3. Onomatopoeia uses words for sound.
4. Alliteration has words with same consonant sound.
5. Allusion refers to something not directly stated.
6. Personification gives human traits to non - human.
7. Irony is when opposite of expectation happens.
8. Hyperbole uses exaggerated comparisons.
9. Metaphor compares without "like" or "as".
10. Oxymoron has opposite words joined.

Answer:

1. Simile
2. Figurative Language
3. Onomatopoeia
4. Alliteration
5. Allusion
6. Personification
7. Irony
8. Hyperbole
9. Metaphor
10. Oxymoron