Figures of speech

Figures of speech

Figure of speech

A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition. It can be a metaphor or simile, designed to make a comparison. It can be the repetition of alliteration or the exaggeration of hyperbole to provide a dramatic effect.

Simile

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.” The purpose of a simile is to help describe one thing by comparing it to another thing that is perhaps seemingly unrelated.

• Eg: You were as brave as a lion.

Metaphor

• A metaphor is a comparison between two different things without using “like” and “as.”

• Eg: All the world is a stage

Personification

• Giving a human quality to an object or ideas

• Eg: The Leaves are dancing

Alliteration 

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are close together.

• Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.

Onomatopoeia

• Onomatopoeia is the process of creating a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. Such a word itself is also called an onomatopoeia.

• Common onomatopoeias include animal noises such as "oink", "meow" (or "miaow"), "roar" and "chirp".

Hyperbole

• The use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• His shoes cost a billion dollars!

Fill in the Blank

Her eyes were as blue as the _____________

Fill in the Blank

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence?

The sun danced across the sky on a hot summer day.

Fill in the Blank

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence?

The glue was as sticky as sugar syrup.

Fill in the Blank

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence?

Veronica was a sleepy sloth in the classroom.

Multiple Choice

Her hair is as shiny as ebony

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

Multiple Choice

Her eyes were darting torches.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Multiple Choice

Hyperbole is an exaggeration, usually with humor.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

A simile is comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

Multiple Choice

He was as brave as a lion.

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification