Match the type of figurative language to its example. (5 points)

Personification
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Idiom
Alliteration
• I haven't seen you in forever!
After a long day, I couldn't wait to hit the sack.
The bright star winked at me.
The red fox was running rampant through the ravine.
The door slammed shut with a loud bang.

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Here are the matches between the types of figurative language and their examples:

  1. Personification - The bright star winked at me.
  2. Hyperbole - I haven't seen you in forever!
  3. Onomatopoeia - The door slammed shut with a loud bang.
  4. Idiom - After a long day, I couldn't wait to hit the sack.
  5. Alliteration - The red fox was running rampant through the ravine.

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