The Book Thief Figurative Language

What is the definition of personification?

• Giving human qualities to something that isn’t human. 

• Comparing two things using "like" or "as."

• Using words that imitate sounds.

• 1. Describing something with extreme exaggeration.

What is the definition of a simile?

• Comparing two things using "like" or "as."

• Giving human qualities to something that isn’t human.

• Saying one thing is another to show they are similar.

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• Saying one thing is another to show they are similar.

• Comparing two things using "like" or "as."

• Using words that imitate sounds.

• 1. Giving human qualities to something that isn’t human.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He is a lion in battle.

• She danced like a leaf on the wind.

• The computer screamed in agony.

• Time is a thief.

What does the metaphor "Time is a thief" suggest?

• Time is valuable and should be guarded.

• Time steals your moments without you noticing.

• Time can be stolen or lost.

• Time is scary and dangerous.

What type of figurative language is used in "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

The classroom was a zoo is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which sentence is an example of a simile?

• The ice cream was a cool relief.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The car complained as the key turned.

• He was a mountain of a man.

What does the personification "The thunder grumbled like an old man" imply?

• Thunder is scary.

• Thunder makes no sound.

• Thunder can be loud and grumpy sounding.

• Thunder is always followed by rain.

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'Death's voice was like a whisper in the wind' from 'The Book Thief'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole