Figurative Language: Narrative Unit Review

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'crash', or 'bang'.

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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 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, such as 'Freddy French fired five fabulous free throws'.

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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, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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

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Identify an example of Onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'sizzle', which imitates the sound of something frying.

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Identify an example of a Simile.

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An example of a simile is 'as light as a feather', comparing weight using 'as'.

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Identify an example of Alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

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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 that engage the reader.