Language Techniques to Make Your Writing Sparkle

What is a simile?

• A comparison using like or as

• A suggested comparison without using like or as

• An obvious exaggeration

• Words that imitate sounds

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• He could see them gather like cold wet fur

• The endless ribbon of road

• Every citizen analyzed with endless talk

• Frighten was the way he had felt

What is hyperbole?

• A comparison using like or as

• A suggested comparison without using like or as

• An obvious exaggeration

• Words that imitate sounds

Which of the following is an example of descriptive language?

• He could see them gather like cold wet fur

• The endless ribbon of road

• Frighten was the way he had felt

• Blam... she called

What is alliteration?

• A comparison using like or as

• Repeated consonant sound at the beginning of words

• An obvious exaggeration

• Words that imitate sounds

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• He could see them gather like cold wet fur

• The endless ribbon of road

• Blam... she called

• Frighten was the way he had felt

What does a metaphor do?

• Uses like or as for comparison

• Suggests a comparison without using like or as

• Exaggerates for effect

• Describes sounds

Why might you use descriptive language?

• It's language that is vivid and specific, and helps someone imagine a scene they didn't witness.

• It's language that is repeats the same letter at the starts of consecutive words.

• It's language that is an obvious exaggeration which is not meant to be taken literally.

• It's language that is quite formal and technical.

What is the purpose of hyperbole?

• To create a comparison

• To exaggerate for effect

• To imitate sounds

• To describe a scene vividly

Which example best illustrates alliteration?

• He could see them gather like cold wet fur

• The endless ribbon of road

• The same size and shape

• Blam... she called