Figurative Lang- Hyperbole, Personification, Alliteration

Figurative Language- Hyperbole, Personification, Alliteration

6th English

Hyperbole

• Using exaggeration to make a point.

• Example: You're taller than a skyscraper.

• Literal meaning: You are very tall.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of hyperbole?

• My brain is fried.

• I am too tired to think clearly.

Personification

• Giving human characteristics to things that are clearly not human.

• Example: The stapler bit the pages quickly.

• Literal meaning: A stapler attached two pieces of paper together.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of personification?

• My alarm clock yells at me to get out of bed.

• My alarm clock is ringing loudly.

Alliteration

• Repeating words with the same beginning sound.

• Mrs. Betty bought some bread at the bakery before breakfast.

• The sound /b/ is repeated 6 times in this sentence.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of alliteration?

• The two girls played loudly at the park.

• The glamorous girls gave autographs to the giddy guests.

Quiz Time

Hyperbole, Personification, Alliteration

Multiple Choice

Taylor taught her tiny brother Todd how to tie knots.

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

Multiple Choice

If I don't get an xbox for Christmas, I will die.

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

Multiple Choice

The coffee machine hissed and spit out fresh coffee for the tired parents.

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

Multiple Choice

When I dropped my phone, my heart stopped beating.

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

Multiple Choice

Suzie is a super fast swimmer since she swims each Sunday.

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

Multiple Choice

I hate when the TV falls asleep during my show.

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration