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The snow on the lawn was like frosting on a cake. The snow on the lawn was frosting on top of a cake. The snow tucked a white blanket over the lawn. The snow on the lawn was piled in mountain-high drifts.
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What is figurative language? tools that enable the reader to create more detailed mental images
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simile- comparison using “like” or “as” He is strong as an ox. metaphor- comparison without using “Like” or “as” America is a melting pot.
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an exaggeration, slight or huge, made to heighten effect I was so embarrassed, I thought I might die. The sandwich was so big it could feed an army.
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giving non-human objects human like qualities The snowflakes danced as they fell to earth.
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The snow on the lawn was like frosting on a cake. The snow on the lawn was frosting on top of a cake. The snow tucked a white blanket over the lawn. The snow on the lawn was piled in mountain-high drifts.
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words that represent noise or sounds My phone went kerplunk when I dropped it into my glass of water.
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repetition of the first letter or first sound in a group of words Ex. Petie prepared practically perfect pasta.
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