WorksheetsFigurative Language - Definitions of Common Types
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is "Simile"?
An extreme exaggeration.
A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as".
A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as", but calls something another thing to make the comparison.
A sound that is represented by a word.
What is "Metaphor"?
An extreme exaggeration.
A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as".
A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as", but calls something another thing to make the comparison.
A sound that is represented by a word.
What is "Hyperbole"?
An extreme exaggeration, used for effect.
A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as".
A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as", but calls something another thing to make the comparison.
A sound that is represented by a word.
What is "Onomatopoeia"?
Pronounced - "on-o-mott-o-pee-uh"
An extreme exaggeration, used for effect.
A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as".
A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as", but calls something another thing to make the comparison.
A sound that is represented by a word.
What is "Personification"?
Hint: Personification
Comparing two things using "like" or "as".
A widely used saying or expression that contains a figurative meaning.
Giving human characteristics or traits to non-human things.
Two opposite words, put together to form a new meaning.
What is "Idiom"?
Comparing two things using "like" or "as".
A widely used saying or expression that contains a figurative meaning.
Giving human characteristics or traits to non-human things.
Two opposite words, put together to form a new meaning.
What does "figurative" mean?
Not meant to be taken literally, or saying something but meaning something different.
A figure as in a body.
A division of school in which you go to school.
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What does "literal" mean?
Not meant to be taken literally, or saying something but meaning something different.
ACTUALLY what you mean. The actual, real meaning of what is said.
A division of school in which you go to school.
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