Match the correct type of figurative language with the example. (4 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. Metaphor Personification Irony Hyperbole

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Sure! Here are the definitions of each type of figurative language with example matches:

  1. Metaphor - A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

    • Example: "Time is a thief."
  2. Personification - Giving human traits or qualities to non-human objects or abstract ideas.

    • Example: "The wind whispered through the trees."
  3. Irony - A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a situation that is opposite of what is expected.

    • Example: "A fire station burns down."
  4. 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!