Figurative Language

What is the definition of figurative language?

• Language that uses numbers instead of words

• Language that is only used in poetry

• Language that uses only literal interpretation

• Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Give an example of a simile.

• His smile was as bright as a potato

• The wind whispered like a screaming banshee

• The water was as clear as mud

• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, while a simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor and a simile are the same thing

• A metaphor compares two similar things using 'like' or 'as'

• A simile directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another

Explain what personification is and provide an example.

• The car drove down the road.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The cat sat on the mat.

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

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

What is an idiom? Provide an example.

• Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

• Example: 'The sun is shining.'

• Example: 'The grass is green.'

• Example: 'I am hungry.'

Explain what hyperbole is and give an example.

• Example: He is as strong as an ox.

• Example: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• Example: She is as tall as a tree.

• Example: It's raining cats and dogs.

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

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To limit the reader's imagination and creativity

• To make the writing more boring and difficult to understand

• To confuse the reader with unnecessary details

• To create vivid imagery and convey complex ideas in a more engaging way.

Provide an example of onomatopoeia and explain its effect in writing.

• The answer is: 'The bees buzzed around the flowers.' Onomatopoeia adds a sense of auditory imagery, allowing the reader to hear the sound of the bees buzzing.

• The cats meowed at the moon. Onomatopoeia creates a visual image of the cats meowing.

• The fire crackled and popped. Onomatopoeia helps to create a sense of taste, allowing the reader to taste the fire.

• The wind whispered through the trees. Onomatopoeia adds a sense of touch, allowing the reader to feel the wind.