Figurative Language Review

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I could sleep for a thousand years.'

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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: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'clang.'

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What is a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice. Example: 'A stitch in time saves nine.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' mean?

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It means that eating healthy can help you avoid illness and reduce the need for medical visits.

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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.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. Example: 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.'