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Match each type of figurative language to its example

Terms:
Simile
Personification
Symbol
Hyperbole
Metaphor

Definition:

A) my phone is my lifeline to the world

B) the face of my phone had many scars from being dropped

C) I wanted to wave the white flag after searching for my phone

D) I wouldn’t trade my phone for a million dollars

E) my phone slipped through my fingers like butter

User Malix
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Simile- E

Personification- B

Hyperbole- D

Metaphor- A

Symbol- C

I hope I'm correct. Please someone let me know when I'm wrong.

User Thechargedneutron
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Answer:

A) my phone is my lifeline to the world . Metaphor

B) the face of my phone had many scars from being dropped, Personification

C) I wanted to wave the white flag after searching for my phone . Symbol

D) I wouldn’t trade my phone for a million dollars . Hiperbole

E) my phone slipped through my fingers like butter. Simile

Explanation: A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. When the author says my phone is my lifeline to the world means the phone is really important to him.

User Burak Erdem
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