Figurative Language

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

• bang

• sizzle

• crash

• whisper

What does it mean to say 'It's raining cats and dogs'?

• It means that it is raining very lightly.

• It means that it is raining very heavily.

• It means that it is raining with a lot of wind.

• It means that it is raining in a tropical climate.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison that uses 'than' instead of 'like' or 'as'.

What is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The car roared to life.

• The clock ticked loudly in the silence.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to convey truth.

• An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

Why do authors use figurative language?

• To create confusion and ambiguity in their writing.

• To enhance their writing, create mood, and convey emotions.

• To limit the reader's understanding of the text.

• To follow strict grammatical rules.

What is a common use of hyperbole?

• Saying 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

• Describing a situation with precise details.

• Using metaphors to create vivid imagery.

• Making a factual statement about an event.

What is an idiom?

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

• A grammatical structure used in formal writing.

• A synonym for a common saying.

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more engaging way.

• To provide a literal interpretation of events.

• To simplify complex ideas into basic terms.

• To confuse the reader with ambiguous meanings.

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that describes a feeling or emotion.

• A word that imitates a sound, such as 'buzz' or 'pop'.

• A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things.

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.