Figurative Language

Front

Comparison between two things without "like" or "as"

Back

metaphor

Front

An exaggeration, not literal

Back

hyperbole

Front

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

Back

alliteration

Front

Giving human traits to non-human entities.

Back

personification

Front

Comparison using "like" or "as"

Back

simile

Front

My mother is as busy as a bee.

Back

simile

Front

The computer argued and refused to work.

Back

personification

Front

My brother is taller than a skyscraper.

Back

hyperbole

Front

The pitter-patter of paws echoed down the hallway, waking me from sleep.

Back

alliteration

Front

Your son was a shining star in my classroom.

Back

metaphor