Christmas Figurative Language

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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, 'You're as cuddly as a cactus.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human characteristics are given to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'It took a century to drive to my Grandma's house.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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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 are metaphors?

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Metaphors are figures of speech that make a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced playfully in the night sky.'

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This sentence uses personification, as it gives human qualities to stars.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is a shining star in the classroom.'

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This sentence uses a metaphor, comparing a student to a star without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole creates emphasis or humor by exaggerating a situation or characteristic.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and making comparisons.