Figurative Language

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile and a metaphor are the same thing

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

• A simile compares two things that are very similar, while a metaphor compares two things that are very different

• A simile is used in poetry, while a metaphor is used in prose

Give an example of personification in a sentence.

• The river sang a sweet melody.

• The sun smiled down on the earth.

• The mountain told a story to the hikers.

• The tree danced in the wind.

Explain what hyperbole is and provide an example.

• The answer is: Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

• Hyperbole is a type of dance

• Hyperbole is a type of fruit

• Hyperbole is a type of computer software

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To limit the reader's imagination and creativity

• To confuse the reader and make the writing difficult to understand

• To make the writing dull and uninteresting

• To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas in a more engaging and impactful way.

Provide an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

• The cat meowed at the door.

• The wind blew through the trees.

• The bees buzzed around the flowers.

• The fire crackled and popped.

Explain the meaning of the idiom 'raining cats and dogs.'

• It refers to a light drizzle.

• It is raining very heavily.

• It is raining cats and dogs literally.

• It means the sun is shining brightly.

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

What is the difference between imagery and figurative language?

• Imagery appeals to the senses, while figurative language includes non-literal language such as similes and metaphors.

• Imagery is always literal, while figurative language is always non-literal

• Imagery is used in poetry, while figurative language is used in novels

• Imagery appeals to the taste, while figurative language appeals to the sense of humor

Give an example of alliteration in a sentence.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The sun set slowly in the west.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• Sally sells seashells by the seashore.