Figurative Language

Figurative Language

Types of Figurative Language

​There are：

-Alliteration
-Simile
-Metaphor
-Hyperbole
-Personification
-Onomatopoeia
-Idioms

Alliteration

​Alliteration is a group of words that begin with the same sound.

Example: The sly snake slithers slowly.

Simile

A simile is a comparison of two things without using "like" and "as".

Example: She has a heart of gold.

Metaphor

​A metaphor is a comparison of two things using "like" or "as".

Example: Life is like a rollercoaster.

Hyperbole

A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement, usually with humor.

Example: I can eat an elephant!

Personification

​Personification is when non-human objects, ideas or animals are given human characteristics, actions or emotions.

Example: The sun smiled at me.

Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia is the naming of a thing or action by imitation of natural sounds.

Example: "BEEP!","BOOM!"

Idioms

Idioms are a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.

Example: This is a piece of cake.

Now that you know what Figurative Language is, let's give you a quiz.

Multiple Choice

Which one of these is NOT a simile?

• Her drawing is as beautiful as rainbows.

• They fight like cats and dogs.

• She has a heart of gold.

• Her smile is as sweet as sugar.

Multiple Choice

Is "BUZZZZ" personification?

• Yes!

• No......

Open Ended

What is an example of a hyperbole?