Figurative Language Devices

Figurative Language Devices

By Lourdes Richter

Multiple Choice

"I am not just a bird, I'm an educated bird," said Pete the Parrot.

The above is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

When an author gives human qualities, such as speaking, moving, or human emotions, to an object, animal, or idea they are personifying them (giving them people qualitites)​

​Personification

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When an author makes a comparison between to unlike things using the words "like" or "as" they are creating a simile. ​

The author is comparing the color of the eye to the ocean using the word "as" to convey meaning.

​Similes

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​Eyes as blue as the ocean.

Multiple Choice

Which statement represents a simile?

• The dog was running away!

• Mary was running around like a chicken!

• I saw the dog pass by quickly!

• Mary thought about running to her neighbors house.

​A metaphor makes a direct comparison of two unlike things. It does not use the words "like" or "as." It makes a strong connection by showing how one thing relates to another.

​​Hyperbole

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​Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used by the author for effect. It creates a vivid image.

​​Metaphor

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​An understatement creates the impression that something is less than it actually is - in effect, minimizing an event.

​Three more figurative language devices:

​​Understatement

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​Mark has puppy dog eyes...

The deer's horns were 28 feet long!

​This won't hurt one bit!

Multiple Choice

"Jane was a prisoner in her own home."

This sentence is an example of:

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

Multiple Choice

"The puppy had ears a mile long!"

This sentence is an example of:

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Understatement

Multiple Choice

"Can I have one of your chips?"

This question is an example of:

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Understatement

Multiple Choice

"The wind came rushing into the house, and threw all the papers on the floor."

This sentence is an example of:

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Understatement​

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​These are five figurative language devices.

​Knowledge Check

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Poll

A metaphor makes a comparison between two unlike things and is represented below by:

• The girl's eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• The north wind pushed me down the stairs!

• Mark was a warrior, refusing to give up!

• Silvia's new lotion made her skin as smooth as a baby's skin.

Multiple Choice

"This shot won't hurt one little bit!"

This statement is an example of

• Understatement

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

He was as nervous as a cat around the room!

• Metaphor

• Understatement

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

The lava was a blanket of fire that killed all the plants along its path.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

The cool breeze caressed her hot face.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Understatement

Multiple Choice

I guess that chocolate cake has just a few calories in it!

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Understatement

• Hyperbole

Poll

Author's use figurative language devices to help readers....

• make a strong connection to their words.

• make readers struggle with understanding.

• make it easier for reader's to handle the reading.

• make text more difficult to understand.