Figurative Language

What does the expression 'a bear of' signify?

• Something extremely sweet

• A type of bear

• A literal bear

• Something difficult

What is figurative language?

• Using language in a literal sense

• Only talking about figures

• Saying one thing but meaning another

• Speaking about animals

What does it mean if someone is described as 'eagle-eyed'?

• They are sharp and attentive

• They have eagle eyes

• They like eagles

• They can fly

What is a simile?

• Describing something as if it were a person

• A direct comparison

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of metaphor

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• There is no difference

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as'

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

• A simile is a type of metaphor

What is personification?

• Ascribing human characteristics to non-living things

• Describing a person in detail

• Comparing a person to an animal

• Turning a person into a character

What is hyperbole?

• A type of metaphor

• Using language literally

• Exaggeration to express emphasis

• Describing something as it is

What does an allusion refer to?

• A direct comparison

• A magic trick

• Comparisons to characters or events from culture

• Describing something as if it were a person

Why is it important to know mythology for understanding allusions?

• It is not important

• Mythology is interesting

• Many allusions refer to ancient gods

• Allusions are based on magic

What does it mean if something is described as 'golem-like'?

• It is made of clay

• It is ancient

• It has a strong obsession

• It is powerful