Sure! Here are the definitions of each type of figurative language with example matches:
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Metaphor - A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
- Example: "Time is a thief."
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Personification - Giving human traits or qualities to non-human objects or abstract ideas.
- Example: "The wind whispered through the trees."
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Irony - A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a situation that is opposite of what is expected.
- Example: "A fire station burns down."
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Hyperbole - An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
- Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Please match each figurative language type to the correct example based on the descriptions provided. Let me know if you need any specific examples or further assistance!