Exploring Figurative Language

What is a simile? Give an example.

• A simile is a type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things directly.

• An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like the sun, bright and warm.'

• An example of a simile is: 'He runs as fast as a cheetah.'

• A simile is a figure of speech that uses hyperbole to exaggerate.

Identify the simile in this sentence: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

• like sunshine

• her smile was a flower

• like a gentle breeze

• as bright as a star

What is a metaphor? Provide an example.

• A metaphor is a type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He runs like the wind.'

• A metaphor is a literal description of an object. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

• A metaphor is a synonym for a hyperbole. Example: 'I have a ton of homework.'

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

Find the metaphor in this phrase: 'Time is a thief.'

• Thieves steal time from others.

• Time is a valuable resource.

• Time is compared to a thief.

• Time is a fleeting moment.

What does personification mean?

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

• Using metaphors to compare two things

• Describing a person in a negative way

• Giving animals the ability to speak

Identify the personification in this sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• The flowers sang a sweet melody

• The wind whispered

• The sun smiled down on the field

• The trees danced in the wind

What is hyperbole? Give an example.

• An example of hyperbole is: 'I have a million things to do.'

• Hyperbole is a form of understatement.

• An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

• Hyperbole is a type of metaphor.

Find the hyperbole in this statement: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

• I could eat a horse.

• I’m so full I can’t eat anything.

• I could eat a small snack.

• I’m starving for a salad.

What is imagery in literature?

• Imagery is the use of metaphors and similes exclusively.

• Imagery refers to the overall theme of a literary work.

• Imagery is a type of poetry that focuses on rhythm.

• Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses in literature.

Analyze the imagery in this sentence: 'The golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with shades of pink and orange.'

• The imagery conveys a beautiful sunset with warm colors.

• The imagery depicts a busy cityscape at noon.

• The sentence illustrates a winter morning with snowflakes.

• The imagery describes a stormy night with dark clouds.