6th Grade Figurative Language Review

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile is as bright as the sun'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe. Examples include 'buzz', 'sizzle', and 'pop'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Sophie snuggled under the soft sheets'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does 'see eye to eye' mean?

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The phrase 'see eye to eye' is an idiom that means to agree with someone.

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What does 'sizzle' represent in onomatopoeia?

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The word 'sizzle' imitates the sound of something frying or cooking, often used to describe food.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging and expressive.