An author's use of exaggeration to make a point.

An author's wording that creates a picture in the reader's mind.

A comparison of two objects where the author shows they are similar using "like" or "as".

A comparison of two objects where the author says the objects are the same.

Repetition of the same consonant sound in words that are close together.

Using human or person-like traits in an inanimate object.

Match the following

• Hyperbole

• words that create a picture in the reader's mind

• Simile

• repetition of a consonant sound in words that are close together

• Imagery

• Use of

  Exaggeration

• Alliteration

• comparing two objects as similar using "like" or "as"

• Metaphor

• comparing two objects and saying they are the same

She was very angry. In fact she was as cold as ice to me.

• simile

• metaphor

• imagery

• hyperbole

Boy was I tired! I slept like a log last night.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

The crimson apple glistened in her hand.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• imagery