Figurative Language

What is a simile?

• A simile is a type of dance

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a type of fruit

• A simile is a type of car

Give an example of a metaphor.

• The book was a treasure trove.

• The world is a stage.

• The sun is a flower.

• She is a shining star.

Explain personification.

• Personification is giving animals human characteristics.

• Personification is attributing human characteristics to something that is not human.

• Personification is a type of poetry that doesn't involve human traits.

• Personification is the act of personifying inanimate objects.

Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

• sizzle

• buzz

• clap

• whisper

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of final vowel sounds in neighboring words.

• The repetition of initial vowel sounds in neighboring words.

• The repetition of middle consonant sounds in neighboring words.

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

Give an example of a simile.

• The wind whispered like a potato chip bag.

• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

• His smile was as bright as a banana.

• She ran as fast as a snail.

Explain the concept of metaphor.

• A metaphor is a type of car

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating one is the other.

• A metaphor is a type of dance

• A metaphor is a type of fruit

Provide an example of personification.

• The river flowed gently downstream.

• The sun rose in the morning.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The bookshelf held many books.

What role does onomatopoeia play in writing?

• Onomatopoeia creates a sensory experience through sound imitation.

• Onomatopoeia is only used in poetry, not in other forms of writing.

• Onomatopoeia has no impact on the reader's experience.

• Onomatopoeia is used to confuse readers with unnecessary sounds.

Give an example of alliteration.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• Mary had a little lamb.