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 different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'hiss', and 'clang'.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. For example, 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana'.

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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'.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'He is a shining star in the classroom'.

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What is an example of personification?

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