Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole & Idiom

What is an onomatopoeia?

• A word that describes a feeling or emotion.

• A word that represents a physical action.

• A word that signifies a specific object or thing.

• A word that imitates or suggests the sound it represents.

Which of the following is an example of an onomatopoeia?

• whisper

• sizzle

• giggle

• buzz

What is a hyperbole?

• A type of poem

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of irony where the opposite of what is expected happens

• An exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Which three are examples of a hyperbole?

• I'm as tall as a skyscraper.

• I have a million things to do today.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• I'm so tired I could sleep for a year.

What is an idiom?

• A mathematical equation.

• A type of insect.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning.

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

• My cat ate her dinner.

• She was correct.

• It's raining cats and dogs.

What sound does the word 'buzz' represent?

• The sound of a dog barking.

• The sound of a car engine.

• The sound of a bird chirping.

• The sound of a bee or a fly.

Which of the following is a hyperbole?

• • My feet are killing me.

• I am so tired.

• He is so funny.

What does the idiom 'time flies when you're having fun' mean?

• time has grown wings

• when you're having fun, you don't realize how quickly time goes by

Which of the following is an onomatopoeia?

• Jump

• Whisper

• Bang

• Crash