Poetry & 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, 'She is as slow as a turtle.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature. For example, saying 'You're a regular Einstein' refers to the famous scientist.

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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 mile-high ice cream cone.'

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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 tone in writing?

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Tone is the attitude or feeling that the author conveys through their writing. It can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, etc.

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What is personification?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing. It can evoke feelings such as happiness, sadness, or suspense.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used in poetry. For example, 'cat' and 'hat' rhyme.