Figurative Language Review

Figurative Language Review

Similes

compares two things using like or as

Metaphors

compares two things WITHOUT using like or as

Idioms

A group of words which mean something different from their original meaning.

Personification

Giving human qualities to something that is not human

Alliteration

Repeating the sounds at the beginning of words like Two Tall Towns

Assonance

Repeating VOWEL SOUNDS in the middle of words like lOUd brOWn cOW

Onomatopoeia

Using words to mimic sounds

Multiple Choice

'You are like a ray of sunshine!' is an example of:

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

Multiple Choice

'Pop! The cork flew from the champagne bottle.' The word 'pop' is an example of:

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds' is an example of:

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

• personification

Multiple Choice

'That test was a piece of cake!' is an example of:

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• idiom

Multiple Choice

'Silly Sally swam so smoothly' is an example of:

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• alliteration

• idiom

Multiple Choice

'Because I'm happy, clap along if you feel like a room without a roof...' is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

'You're going to be in hot water if you don't finish your essay soon!" is an example of:

• alliteration

• assonance

• personification

• idiom

Multiple Choice

'The raindrops kissed my cheeks' is an example of:

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• idiom

Multiple Choice

'While I nodded, nearly napping' is an example of:

• alliteration

• assonance

• personification

• simile

Multiple Choice

'It's raining cats and dogs' is an example of:

• idiom

• personification

• alliteration

• allusion