Figurative Language Review

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way than literal language.

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Identify an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is 'I've told you a million times!'

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Identify an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two unlike things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine.'