Thanksgiving Figurative Language - Determine what type.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and more.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The leaves scurried across the backyard while we were playing football.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The pumpkin pie was heaven.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'I ate like a pig on Thanksgiving Day.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or effect.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'My mom told me a million times not to chew with my mouth open.'

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory terms are combined to create a new meaning.