Figurative Language

Front

Comparison of different things using like or as

Back

Simile

Front

Comparison stating one thing is another

Back

Metaphor

Front

Giving human qualities to non-human things

Back

Personification

Front

Repetition of beginning sounds in words

Back

Alliteration

Front

Extreme exaggeration to make a point

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Sound words

Back

Onomatopeia

Front

Figurative language in: 'The students are as busy as bees.'

Back

Simile

Front

Figurative language in: 'The runner was a turtle in the race, and they ended up in last place.'

Back

Metaphor

Front

Figurative language in: 'The heater yelled as it was turned on during winter.'

Back

Personification

Front

Figurative language in: 'It took me 100 years to finish my homework.'

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Hyperbole