Figurative Language

Front

Comparison of unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

Back

Simile

Front

An exaggeration that cannot be true is...

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Giving non-human objects or animals human traits and actions.

Back

Personification

Front

Direct comparison of two unlike things...

Back

Metaphor

Front

A word that imitates real sound...

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

Figurative language in 'The classroom was a zoo.'

Back

Metaphor

Front

Figurative language in 'Lighting danced across the sky.'

Back

Personification

Front

Figurative language in 'You were as brave as a lion.'

Back

Simile

Front

Figurative language in: 'I have a million things to do today.'

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Figurative language in 'Smash! The cup fell off the table.'

Back

Onomatopoeia