Figurative Language

Figurative Language (& Plot Elements Review)

Metaphor:

is a term or phrase that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but have something in common

EXAMPLE: "You are my sunshine."

Simile:

is a comparison that uses LIKE or AS

EXAMPLE: "You are as wise as an owl." 

Hyperbole:

is an extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally

EXAMPLE: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

Multiple Choice

"This car goes faster than the speed of light" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Multiple Choice

"Mary has a heart of gold" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Multiple Choice

"I have a ton of homework to do" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Multiple Choice

"The airplane soared like an eagle" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

Alliteration:

repetitions of beginning sounds

(generally 3 or more); similar to a tongue twister

EXAMPLE: "Sally sold seashells by the seashore."

Personification:

giving human characteristics to

non-human objects

EXAMPLE: "The last slice of pizza called my name."

Imagery:

uses a variety of descriptive language meant to appeal to your senses & creates a picture in your mind

EXAMPLE: "The sunset was beautiful; the clouds were edged with pink and gold. The air smelled of leaves and firewood."

Multiple Choice

"The candle flame danced in the dark" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• alliteration

• personification

• imagery

Multiple Choice

"The large oak tree swayed in the wind while it's many brown branches cracked and fell during the wild winter weather" is an example of

• alliteration

• personification

• imagery

Multiple Choice

"The wind howled in the night" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• alliteration

• personification

• imagery

Multiple Choice

"The wild wind wound and whirled through the trees" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• alliteration

• personification

• imagery

Review: Plot Elements

A story cannot exist without these important pieces.