Figurative Language

Front

Repeating the same beginning sound in words is called _________.

Back

Alliteration

Front

An exaggeration is called a ______________.

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Comparison of two unlike things without 'like' or 'as' is a ____________.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Words that sound like their meanings are called ______________.

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

Giving non-human objects human qualities is called ______.

Back

Personification

Front

Comparison of unlike things using 'like' or 'as' is called ________.

Back

Simile

Front

Writing that creates pictures in the reader's mind is called _______.

Back

Imagery

Front

The clouds are AS white AS snow. Example of:

Back

Simile

Front

HE is a ROCKET when he races. This is an example of:

Back

Metaphor

Front

Stormy was 6 fathoms (36 FEET) tall! Example of:

Back

Hyperbole