Parts of Speech and Figurative Language

a word that describes, identifies or further defines a noun or a pronoun.

• adjective
• noun
• Metaphor
• Interjection

modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. (Modify means to change the meaning of a word). Often end in –ly

• Allusion
• Alliterations
• verb
• adverb

The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

• Allusion
• Alliterations
• verb
• adverb

a figure of speech that makes a reference to a place, person, or event.

• Allusion
• Alliterations
• verb
• adverb

A word that joins words or groups of words.

• Idioms
• Hyperboles
• Conjunction
• Simile

an exaggeration that can’t possibly be true.

• Idioms
• Hyperboles
• Conjunction
• Simile

An expression of two or more words that means something other than the actual or literal meaning.

• Idioms
• Hyperboles
• Conjunction
• Simile

An abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

• adjective
• noun
• Metaphor
• Interjection

Comparing two things that are not alike to suggest they have something in common.

• adjective
• noun
• Metaphor
• Interjection

Identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

• adjective
• noun
• Metaphor
• Interjection