Figurative Language Review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz', 'sizzle', or 'bang'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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, like 'She sells sea shells'.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'The cat meowed loudly'.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was as bright as the sun'.