Figurative Language

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that describes a feeling or emotion.

• A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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

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

What is figurative language?

• A way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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

• A method of writing that focuses solely on literal meanings without any comparisons.

• A form of language that is used to confuse the reader and obscure the meaning.

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.

Why do writers use figurative language?

• To make their writing more interesting, to create vivid images, and to emphasize ideas.

• To follow strict grammatical rules and avoid creativity.

• To limit the use of adjectives and adverbs in their writing.

• To confuse the reader and obscure the main point.

What is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The car roared down the street.

• The clock ticked loudly in the silence.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement that conveys the truth.

• An exaggerated statement that is 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 the effect of using figurative language in writing?

• To make writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• To enhance the reader's experience by making descriptions more vivid and engaging.

• To reduce the length of the text and make it more concise.

• To eliminate the need for descriptive language altogether.

What is an example of hyperbole?

• I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.

• I have a ton of homework to do.

• It’s raining cats and dogs.

• He runs faster than the wind.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of analogy that explains a concept in simple terms.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

What does it mean when someone says 'head was spinning'?

• It means the person is feeling confused or overwhelmed.

• It means the person is feeling dizzy or lightheaded.

• It means the person is feeling excited or happy.

• It means the person is feeling tired or sleepy.