Understanding Figures of Speech

What is a simile?

• A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

• A simile is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration.

Give an example of a metaphor.

• Life is a journey.

• The world is a stage.

• Time is a thief.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

What does personification mean?

• Describing objects in a literal way

• Giving animals the ability to speak

• Using metaphors to compare two things

• Personification means attributing human traits to non-human things.

Identify the hyperbole in this sentence: 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

• I am so full I could burst.

• I am not hungry at all.

• I could eat a small snack.

• I could eat a horse.

What is an example of alliteration?

• Betty Botter bought some butter.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• Silly Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

• How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?

Explain what an idiom is with an example.

• An idiom is a type of punctuation; for example, a comma separates clauses.

• An idiom is a synonym for a proverb; for example, 'a stitch in time saves nine' means to act promptly.

• An idiom is a figurative expression; for example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.

• An idiom is a literal expression; for example, 'to run fast' means to move quickly.

What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

• The purpose of using imagery in writing is to create vivid mental pictures and evoke emotions.

• To limit the reader's imagination and interpretation.

• To provide a summary of the text.

• To confuse the reader and obscure meaning.

Define onomatopoeia and provide an example.

• An example of onomatopoeia is 'buzz'.

• whisper

• echo

• sizzle

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor is a direct comparison, while a simile is an exaggerated statement.

• Both metaphor and simile are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as', while a simile is an implicit comparison.

• A metaphor is an implicit comparison, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

Give an example of an oxymoron.

• deafening silence

• jumbo shrimp

• silent scream

• bittersweet joy