Figurative Langauge

What is figurative language?

• Language that goes beyond the words’ literal meanings

• The exact meaning of a word or group of words

• Words or phrases that emphasize sound of words

• An exaggeration so extreme that it is not meant to be taken seriously

True or False--Literal language is the exact meaning of a word or group of words

• True

• False

Which of the following two figurative language techniques is a sound device?

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

True or False--A metaphor is a comparison using like or as

• True

• False

What is personification?

• The use of words that imitate sounds associated with the words. A type of sound device.

• Words or phrases that contradict each other

• Giving human characteristics and actions to nonhuman things

• The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in two or more nearby words. A type of sound device.

What is hyperbole?

• The use of words that imitate sounds associated with the words. A type of sound device.

• Words or phrases that contradict each other

• Giving human characteristics and actions to nonhuman things

• An exaggeration so extreme that it is not meant to be taken seriously

Why do authors use figurative language in their writing?

• To help the reader better understand or visualize the topic

• To make the writing more interesting

• To make a bigger impact

• All of the above

The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...

• Metaphor 
• Simile 
• Alliteration
• Onomatopoeia 

What is an example of an alliteration?

• The vase flew off of the shelf. 
• Powerful pandas punch parrots.
• The plant liked to fly.
• I like to eat pie

He was as cool as a cucumber is an example of a(n)

• Simile
• Dessert
• Metaphor
• None of the above