Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

"Homework is a breeze," is an example of which type of figurative language?

Which is NOT an example of a simile?

"The stars in the sky winked," is an example of what?

When words sound like their meaning they are using...

Which figurative language is an exaggeration that is so dramatic, no one could believe it?

This type of figurative language uses comparison in order to show similarity.

A word or phrase that is used together even though it is contradictory or opposite is...

"A computer and the brain have similar thinking abilities," is an example of which figurative language?

"My backpack weighs a ton!" is an example of which figurative langauge?

The figurative language that you use to compare two unlike things without using "like", "than", or "as" is...

"Climb down the tree this instant!" is an example of which figurative language?

Which figurative language uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things?

Definition: an expression that means something totally different than the the literal interpretation of its words would suggest

Definition:  

when an author uses words or phrases in ways that may not be literal and makes the text interesting

Definition: describes using 5 senses; helps you see a picture in your mind

Definition: the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words

Definition: the repetition of the same vowel sounds inside of words that are close together

Definition: words with sounds that imitate the meaning of what they are describing, i.e. "boom" or "splash"

Life is a roller coaster ride.

The lightning danced across the sky during the storm.

Has words that represent a sound.

The siblings fought like cats and dogs.

Uses extreme exaggeration.

Compares two things without the use of "like" or "as."

Has two or more words in a line that start with the same sound.

The rootbeer fizzed as I poured it into my cup.

Lisa's lizards were leaping on her lawnchair.

I can smell pizza from a mile away.

Gives human qualities to something that is not human.

Bonus!

Ethan never stops talking.

Did I really win the lottery, or are you just pulling my leg?

Use context clues and choose the best meaning for each underlined idiom.

Things aren't always going to go your way. Life isn't a bed of roses, you know.

Use the context clues and choose the best meaning for each underlined idiom.

Elizabeth said it was no big deal to forgive her sister for their fight last week. "It's water under the bridge," she assured her.

Sarah is barking up the wrong tree; that store doesn't even sell pet supplies.

Rich was over the moon with excitement after hearing the good news.

The district manager was coming later that day, so the team took extra care to cross their t's and dot their i's.

Your skin is as cold as ice!

Identify both types of figurative language found in each example.

My dog is a sweet, cuddly nurse when I'm sick.

Identify both types of figurative language found in each example.

Match the example with the correct figurative language.

The wrapped gift begged to be opened.

Match the example correct figurative language.

My mouth is always the reason I get in trouble.

Match the example with the correct figurative language.

The teacher heard whispering and knew something was fishy.

Match the answer with the correct figurative language.

The kids were wild monkeys today.