Simile Simile-using like or as to compare 2 things. Example- George is as rich as a king.

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Simile Simile-using like or as to compare 2 things. Example- George is as rich as a king.

Metaphor Metaphor-comparing 2 things without using like or as; something is something else. Example-Marissa has a heart of gold. Example-Our friendship is the picture to my frame.

Hyperbole Hyperbole- using exaggeration to make a point. Example-I’ll clean my room when pigs fly.

Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia- sound word Example-Annie’s chicken went cock a doodle doo. Example-Hannah’s phone went buzz.

Alliteration Alliteration- a repetition of the beginning sound. Example- Silly Sam slurps salty soup.

Personification Personification-giving human qualities to something not human. Example-As I looked up at the sky the stars winked at me.

Practice Problems 1.She is as dumb as a doornail. 2.James kicked the bucket. 3. Josh told his mom he was going to “Hit the sack”. 4.Crazy Caleb carried carrots carefully. 5.She yelled so loud the earth shook. 6.The thunder clapped during the storm. 7.The butterfly waved at me when it flew by.