Figurative Language

Front

Figurative language example: 'Before he went to the movies, he had to wash a million dishes by hand.'

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Figurative language giving human traits to non-human things.

Back

Personification

Front

You are a ray of sunshine! is an example of:

Back

metaphor

Front

Onomatopoeia is...

Back

When an action's name imitates the sound associated with it.

Front

Becky borrowed Beth's book is an example of figurative language.

Back

Alliteration

Front

Term for strong exaggeration:

Back

hyperbole

Front

Her eyes were sparkling diamonds is an example of:

Back

metaphor

Front

Simile definition

Back

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using like or as.

Front

Figurative language in: 'She soothed her secret sorrow.'

Back

Alliteration

Front

Tropical storm slept for days. Example of figurative language?

Back

Personification