Figurative Language

What is an onomatopoeia?

• A word that describes a color

• A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing

• A word that has multiple meanings

• A word that is used to express emotions

What is a simile?

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

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

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is an idiom?

• A phrase that has a literal meaning only

• A type of poem

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

• A grammatical rule in a language

Give an example of situational irony.

• A sign posted on a window that says "Posting signs on windows or doors is prohibited"

• A fire station burning down

• A dentist with cavities

• A traffic cop getting a speeding ticket

Give an example of a metaphor.

• 'Time is a thief' is an example of a metaphor.

• 'The world is a stage' is an example of a metaphor.

• 'He runs like the wind' is an example of a metaphor.

• 'She is as brave as a lion' is an example of a metaphor.

What is figurative language?

• A way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, including techniques like similes and metaphors.

• A type of language that is only used in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

• A method of writing that focuses solely on factual information without any embellishments.

• A style of communication that avoids any form of comparison or symbolism.

Give an example of personification.

• 'The stars whispered secrets to the night.'

• 'The reeds danced with the wind.'

• 'The sun smiled down on us.'

• 'The clock ticked angrily.'

Give an example of hyperbole.

• 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is an example of hyperbole.

• 'I have a ton of homework to do' is an example of hyperbole.

• 'It’s raining cats and dogs' is an example of hyperbole.

• 'I slept like a log' is an example of hyperbole.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to convey truth.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is situational irony?

• A literary device where the outcome is opposite to what was expected.

• A situation where characters are unaware of the irony in their actions.

• A discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

• A form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of what they mean.