GRADE 5-SSES FIGURES OF SPEECH

________ is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It's used to emphasize a point or create a dramatic effect.

A ________ is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it is something else, without using “like” or “as.”

_______ is a figure of speech where the intended meaning is different from (and often opposite to) the literal meaning. It often highlights a contrast between expectation and reality.

____________ is a figure of speech where the word sounds like the noise it makes.

_________ is a figure of speech where non-human things (like animals, objects, or ideas) are given human qualities or actions.