Figurative Language

What is figurative language?

• Language that has one literal meaning

• Language that uses extremely advanced vocabulary

• Language with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation

• Language that communicates complicated concepts and ideas

"I nearly died laughing" is an example of what?

• Assonance

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Break a leg

• She was white as a ghost

• Buzz Buzz

• Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers

Talking animals is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Cliche

• Personification

• Idiom

• Metaphor

Define hyperbole

• An overused phrase

• A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

• An over exaggeration

What is the meaning of this simile? "My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

• Her hair is red

• She gets really angry

• She talks very loudly

• She spits when she talks

"Look outside! Its raining cats and dogs!" is an example of what?

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Idiom

• Personification

The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words is what?

• Alliteration

• Imagery

• Simile

• Metaphor

A simile.....

• tells what a person likes
• compares two unlike things using the words like or as
• compares two similar things 
• tells what a person is doing

which is the best example of alliteration?

• Only three girls came to the picnic.
• She wants to see that movie.
• I like popcorn, peanuts, and Pepsi when I watch movies.
• The sun was in my eyes all day and I got a headache!