Figurative Language Similes and Hyperbole Presentation

Open Ended

How can similes and hyperboles help you express your ideas in a more interesting way?

Multiple Choice

Why do writers use figurative language in their writing?

• To make their writing more fun and creative

• To make their writing longer

• To confuse the reader

• To use more difficult words

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of hyperbole? Select all that apply.

• I’m so tired I could sleep for a year!

• Her eyes sparkled like stars.

• This bag weighs a ton!

• He’s as tall as a giraffe.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences from Activity 1 is an example of a simile?

• I’m so tired I could sleep for a year!

• Her eyes sparkled like stars.

• This bag weighs a ton!

• I’m freezing to death!

Multiple Choice

Match the sentence to its meaning: 'He ran as fast as a cheetah.'

• He ran very slowly.

• He ran very quickly.

• He was very hungry.

• He was very cold.

Open Ended

Explain how similes and hyperboles make writing more creative. Use examples from the activities to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a simile and a hyperbole, based on the activities and wrap-up?

• A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a hyperbole is an exaggeration.

• A simile is always funny, while a hyperbole is always serious.

• A simile uses rhyme, while a hyperbole uses repetition.

• A simile is a type of metaphor, while a hyperbole is not.

Open Ended

How do you think using similes and hyperboles can help you express your ideas better in your own writing?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To make writing more fun and creative

• To make writing longer

• To confuse the reader

• To use more difficult words