Figurative Language Review

An obvious exaggeration to make a point or add excitement

• assonance
• repetition
• hyperbole
• onomatopoeia

Giving human qualities to non-living objects

• personification
• metaphor
• simile
• hyperbole

"The air is like a butterfly"

• methaphor
• simile
• repetition
• onomatopoeia

"The wind stood up and gave a shout"

• metaphor
• personification
• imagery
• onomatopoeia

A comparison of two seemingly unlike things using "like" or "as"

• alliteration
• simile
• metaphor
• personification

An exaggerated statement is a...

• Alliteration

• Onomatopeia

• Simile

• Hyperbole

What is a simile?

• A comparison of two unrelated things that uses like or as.

• A comparison of two unrelated things that DOES NOT use like or as.

• Giving human/lifelike characteristics to something that is not human and/or alive.

• An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.

Which of the following is an example of SIMILE?

• The soldier was as brave as a lion.

• Her voice is music to my ears.

• Her stomach complained loudly after she ate the spicy enchiladas.

• Your suitcase weighs a ton!

Which of the following is an example of HYPERBOLE?

• The soldier was as brave as a lion.

• Her voice is music to my ears.

• Her stomach complained loudly after she ate the spicy enchiladas.

• Your suitcase weighs a ton!

A comparison of two unlike things using "as" or "like" 

• hyperbole 
• metaphor 
• alliteration 
• simile