Figures of speech

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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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'the flowers danced in the wind'.

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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 hyperbole?

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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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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I have a million things to do today.'

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Hyperbole.

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What is the purpose of using figures of speech?

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Figures of speech enhance writing by adding creativity, vivid imagery, and emotional depth.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'