Figurative Language

Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does it imply?

• It suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

• It means that time is a valuable resource.

• It indicates that time can be measured like money.

• It implies that time is a person who takes things away.

Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does it imply?

• It suggests that her smile brings warmth and happiness, similar to sunshine.

• It indicates that her smile is bright and colorful, like a rainbow.

• It means that her smile is as fleeting as a sunset.

• It implies that her smile is cold and distant, like winter.

What is the purpose of figurative language?

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

• To provide a literal description of events.

• To simplify complex ideas into basic terms.

• To confuse the reader with ambiguous meanings.

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

• The use of similar sounding words at the end of lines in poetry.

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

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

What is personification?

• A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

• A technique used to create vivid imagery through detailed descriptions.

• A form of exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

• A method of comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

What effect does personification have in literature?

• It helps readers relate to non-human elements by giving them human traits, making the narrative more engaging.

• It creates a sense of realism by depicting events as they occur in real life.

• It simplifies complex ideas by using straightforward language.

• It enhances the visual imagery by providing detailed descriptions of settings.

Example of onomatopoeia: 'The bees buzzed in the garden.' What does it imply?

• It imitates the sound made by bees, enhancing the imagery of the scene.

• It describes the color of the bees in the garden.

• It suggests that the bees are silent and not active.

• It indicates that the garden is a peaceful place without any noise.

Why is alliteration used in poetry and prose?

• To create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

• To confuse the reader and obscure meaning.

• To provide a strict structure and limit creativity.

• To make the text longer and more complex.

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 literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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

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

• A word that describes a sound without imitating it.