Metaphor and Simile Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Personification

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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 thing is another. For 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.' For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described. For example, 'buzz,' 'bang,' and 'sizzle.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I’ve told you a million times!'

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.'