Figurative Language Review

'You are like a ray of sunshine!' is an example of:

• onomatopoeia
• alliteration
• simile
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

This term means to use a strong exaggeration:

• personification

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds' is an example of:

• metaphor
• simile
• hyperbole
• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Silly Sammy swam so smoothly' is an example of:

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• alliteration

• idiom

The flame in the candle danced in the dark.

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• simile

A figure of speech in which and object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

• personification
• alliteration
• hyperbole
• anecdote

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What type of figurative language is used below:

The thunder BOOMED, and the lightning CRACKLED.

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

What is an onomatopoeia?

• a word that resembles the sound it makes
• comparing two things using like or as
• a dramatic exaggeration
• comparing two things by saying one is the other

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

What type of figurative language is shown?
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.

• personification
• alliteration
• metaphor
• simile

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What type of figurative language is shown?
Her long hair is an ocean of waves.

• personification
• onomatopoeia
• hyperbole
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4