Figurative language review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia.

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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 directly compares two different 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 not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis. For example, 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses words in a way that is different from their usual meaning to create a special effect or meaning.

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Identify an example of hyperbole: 'I have a million things to do.' or 'I am tired.'

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'I have a million things to do.' is an example of hyperbole.

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Which of the following is a simile? 'He is a lion in battle.' or 'He fights like a lion.'

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'He fights like a lion.' is a simile.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Examples of onomatopoeia include 'crash', 'meow', and 'pop'.