Figurative Language

Repetition of the first consonant sounds in neighboring words:

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

Human qualities to objects, ideas, or animals:

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

• personification

An extreme exaggeration

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

• alliteration

• metaphor

Comparison between two unlike things, using "like" or "as"

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• alliteration

Comparison between two unlike things not using "like" or "as"

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• all of the above

A sound word

• something that makes a sound

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• simile

The trees danced back and forth in the wind.

• simile

• alliteration

• personification

• onomatopoeia

The sneaky snake slithered through the grass.

• hyperbole

• alliteration

• simile

• personification

The world is like a stage.

• hyperbole

• simile

• smile

• metaphor

Her heart is gold.

• metaphor

• meaningful

• simile

• hyperbole