Figurative Language Review

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word whose sound suggests its meaning, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is Personification?

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Giving human qualities to nonhuman things, such as 'the wind whispered'.

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What is an example of Personification?

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"Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name."

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, e.g., 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is Imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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What is Assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, e.g., 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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To create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions.