Figurative Language/Poetry 5th Grade

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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 haiku?

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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5, often reflecting on nature and feelings.

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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 or rhetorical effect. For example, 'I was struggling to figure out how lightning works, but then it struck me.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a lyrical poem?

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A lyrical poem is a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in a musical style.

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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 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 a narrative poem?

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A narrative poem is a type of poetry that tells a story, often with a plot and characters.

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What is free verse?

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Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter, allowing for more freedom in expression.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.