Disney Figurative Language Review

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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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture. Example: 'The golden sun set over the calm, blue ocean.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. 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: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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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 evoke emotions.

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Identify an example of Alliteration from Disney songs.

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An example of alliteration is 'Trials and tribulations' from the song 'Almost There'.

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Identify an example of Imagery from Disney songs.

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An example of imagery is 'I look once more just around the river bend' from the song 'Just Around the Riverbend'.