Sound of Thunder Figurative Language

What is onomatopoeia?

• Words that sound like sounds

• Two or more words that begin with the same sound

• Exaggeration

• Giving a thing the qualities of a person

The thunder roared and the lightning cracked during the storm.
What type of figurative language is this?

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

• Metaphor

Kerplop, went the rock in the pond.
This is an example of what figure of speech?

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Idiom

• Hyperbole

What is onomatopoeia?

• Words that sound like sounds

• Two or more words that begin with the same sound

• Comparing two things using like or as

• Saying one thing is another thing

What does the phrase "A Sound of Thunder" metaphorically represent in the story?

• The roar of the dinosaur

• The consequences of small actions

• The noise of the time machine

• The excitement of the hunt

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'the thunder roared'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In 'A Sound of Thunder,' what does the sound of thunder symbolize?

• A dinosaur's roar

• A time machine's noise

• The impact of small actions

• The excitement of hunting

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The leaves danced in the wind

• The clock ticked loudly

• The sun smiled down

• The mountain stood tall

What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in literature?

• To create a visual image

• To enhance the mood

• To mimic sounds

• To exaggerate details

Identify the figurative language: 'The storm was a beast, raging through the night.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia