Winter Figurative Language

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'Pretty presents waited patiently.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'A thousand bows in a minute.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The marshmallows swam through the hot chocolate.'

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What is Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'As thick as peanut butter.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'Buzz' for the sound of a bee.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, etc.

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions.

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What is an example of Alliteration in a winter context?

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Example: 'Winter winds whisper softly.'

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What is an example of Hyperbole in a winter context?

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Example: 'I have a mountain of snow to shovel!'