Figurative Language and Sound Devices

Front

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
a) The sun is a yellow ball in the sky.
b) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
c) The wind whispered through the trees.

Back

I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.

Front

Alliteration

Back

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Front

Which of the following is a simile?
a) The moon is a silver coin.
b) The stars danced in the night sky.
c) The cat meowed loudly.

Back

The moon is a silver coin.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The sun is shining brightly.
• The clock ticked loudly.
• The flowers bloomed in the garden.

Back

The clock ticked loudly.

Front

What is the purpose of figurative language?

Back

To create a vivid image in the reader's mind.

Front

Which sound device is used in the phrase 'pitter-patter'?

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

What is the effect of using exaggeration in writing?

Back

To create a humorous or dramatic effect.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind howled through the night.
• The sun is a golden ball in the sky.
• The flowers danced in the breeze.

Back

The sun is a golden ball in the sky.

Front

What sound device is used in the phrase 'buzzing bee'?

Back

Onomatopoeia