Figurative Language- 7th Grade

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms, such as 'jumbo shrimp' or 'deafening silence.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, like 'the wind whispered through the trees.'

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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, such as 'buzz,' 'clang,' or 'whoosh.'

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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 or effect, like 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary technique where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humor or emphasis.

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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 unrelated things by stating one is the other, like 'time is a thief.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging and expressive.

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Can you give an example of an oxymoron?

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An example of an oxymoron is 'bittersweet,' which combines contradictory feelings.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'the flowers danced in the wind,' attributing human action to flowers.