2/21: Figurative Language Review

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a figure of speech where the same sound occurs at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Example: 'Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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'. Example: 'The rain falls like the sun, rising upon the mountains.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I waited a million years for my ride to get to the house.'

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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. Example: 'buzz', 'bang', 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He is a lion in battle' (metaphor) vs. 'He fights like a lion' (simile).

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.' This is an exaggerated way to express extreme hunger.