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 told you one million times to clean your room.'

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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: 'Hurry home to help cook ham.'

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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 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'The baby screamed as loud as a lion's roar.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The cow yelled at the fly after it bit him.'

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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 Onomatopoeia?

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

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Can you give an example of a Metaphor?

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Sure! An example of a metaphor is: 'The world is a stage.'

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What does it mean to use Alliteration in writing?

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Using alliteration in writing adds rhythm and can make phrases more memorable.

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How does a Simile differ from a Metaphor?

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