Figurative Language Pt 2

Define Euphemism

• • A common phrase which means something different from its literal meaning.

• • A literary device that gives human characteristics to nonhuman things or inanimate objects. 

• A polite way to say a harsh phrase.

• • An exaggeration that impacts the statement’s power

Which of the following is an Euphemism?

• Break a leg.

• • My heart beats a million times a minute.

• • Mrs. Johnson’s mom bit the dust yesterday.

• BAM!

Define Hyperbole  

• • A common phrase which means something different from its literal meaning.

• • A literary device that gives human characteristics to nonhuman things or inanimate objects. 

• A polite way to say a harsh phrase.

• • An exaggeration that impacts the statement’s power

Which of the following is a Hyperbole?

• Break a leg.

• • My heart beats a million times a minute.

• • Mrs. Johnson’s mom bit the dust yesterday.

• BAM!

Define Idiom  

• • A common phrase which means something different from its literal meaning.

• • A literary device that gives human characteristics to nonhuman things or inanimate objects. 

• A polite way to say a harsh phrase.

• • An exaggeration that impacts the statement’s power

Which of the following is an Idiom?

• Break a leg.

• • My heart beats a million times a minute.

• • Mrs. Johnson’s mom bit the dust yesterday.

• BAM!

Define Personification  

• • A common phrase which means something different from its literal meaning.

• • A literary device that gives human characteristics to nonhuman things or inanimate objects. 

• A polite way to say a harsh phrase.

• • An exaggeration that impacts the statement’s power

Which of the following is Personification?

• Break a leg.

• • My heart beats a million times a minute.

• • Mrs. Johnson’s mom bit the dust yesterday.

• • The Camera loves the actors face

Define Onomatopoeia

• • Words that sound like what they are.

• • Is saying something is alike something else in some way to explain a point 

• • A statement that seems to go against common sense but may still be true

• • Make a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word.

Which of the following is an Onomatopoeia?

• Break a leg.

• • My heart beats a million times a minute.

• • Mrs. Johnson’s mom bit the dust yesterday.

• BAM!