Metaphor and Imagery

"The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit up the sky in beautiful and varied constellations which were sprinkled across the astronomical landscape."

• imagery using sight

• example of metaphor

• imagery using sound

• example of hyperbole

"Silence was broken by the peal of piano keys as Shannon began practicing her concerto."

• imagery using sound

• imagery using touch

• example of metaphor

• example of hyperbole

"The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet but salty caramel blended together on her tongue."

• imagery using taste

• imagery using touch

• example of hyperbole

• example of metaphor

"After the long run, he collapsed in the grass with tired and burning muscles. The grass tickled his skin and sweat cooled on his brow."

• imagery using touch

• imagery using sound

• example of metaphor

• example of hyperbole

________includes figurative and metaphorical language to improve the reader’s experience through their senses.

• a metaphor

• hyperbole

• imagery

______is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not really applicable in order to suggest a resemblance.

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• imagery

______is an intentional exaggeration not intended to be taken literally.

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• imagery

"The ocean was a raging bull."

• example of metaphor

• example of hyperbole

• imagery using sight

• imagery using sound

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

• example of metaphor

• example of hyperbole

• imagery using taste

• imagery using sight

"Mom tore through my messy room looking for it."

• example of metaphor

• example of hyperbole

• imagery using sight

• imagery using touch