Figurative Language Terms High School

The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...

• hyperbole
• simile 
• alliteration
• onomatopoeia 

What is a simile? 

• comparing two things without  using  like or as
• comparing two things using  like or as

What is a metaphor?

• comparing two things without  using  like or as
• comparing two things using  like or as

The water well is as dry as a bone is an example of a(n)...

• alliteration
• metaphor
• simile 
• personification

What is a hyperbole?

• an exaggeration used for effect
• telling the truth
• comparing two things using "like" or "as"
• a sound word

What is an example of an alliteration?

• The vase flew off of the shelf.

• Powerful pandas love pumpkin pies.

• The plant liked to fly.

• I like to eat pie.

The firework exploded making a big BOOM in the air is an example of 

• personification
• onomatopoeia
• simile
• all of the above

Onomatopoeia is...

• an exaggerated statement
• a sound word
• a comparison of two things using like or as
• a statement that means something different than what it says.

He was as cool as a cucumber is an example of a(n)

• simile
• alliteration
• metaphor
• None of the above

What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"

• Photography is one of my hobbies.
• I own an expensive camera.
• Photos of me are always really good. 
• I like to visit art museums.